Pew Research Center Follow On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood Still, many express some optimism: Most people say they feel "hopeful" and 54% say they're "happy" when thinking about the future. https://www.pewresearch.org/2026/06/12/on-the-countrys-250th-anniversary-the-american-people-are-in-a-sour-mood/ pewresearch.org
