3. The news, the national symbols and your family

What this is made of

• 3(a). A topic in the news, and its roots in America's past
• 3(b). The flag, the Pledge, the Great Seal, the motto and the anthem
• 3(c). Your family's history

Where this step comes from

1. American Heritage Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 3