Task · part of 3. The news, the national symbols and your family
3(a). A topic in the news, and its roots in America's past
Required
A topic related to the United States. Describe what is happening, and how it relates to or is affected by the events and values of America's past.
Where this step comes from
- American Heritage Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 3(a)