Freedom 250: The Race Past the Monuments

America turns 250 — and the celebration is already underway. In this episode of Transportation Nation, we break down Freedom 250, the year-long nationwide commemoration leading up to July 4th, 2026.Here's what we cover:• What Freedom 250 is and how the White House Task Force 250 came together• A message from Keith Crocker, CEO of Freedom 250• The American Stories Exhibition at the National Archives, featuring a rare 1823 stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence• The Freedom Truck Tour — 6 mobile museums traveling the country in partnership with PragerU• Major events: the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, July 4th celebrations in D.C., and the Freedom 250 Grand Prix (with infrastructure built out by Bennett)• The America Praise Initiative and the call to pray 10 minutes a week with 10 people• Special messages from Marcy Taylor, Kent Morrison, and partners across the Bennett Family of Companies thanking America's truck driversBe a patriot. Celebrate. Participate.Learn more and add your voice at freedom250.org.Timestamps00:28 What Freedom 250 is01:32 Keith Crocker's vision03:44 White House Task Force origins06:43 Three eras being honored08:08 American Stories Exhibition09:36 Freedom Truck mobile museums11:02 Great American State Fair & July 4th12:26 Grand Prix in DC (Bennett's role)14:31 America Praise Initiative17:32 How to participate18:17 Voices from Bennett & partners23:23 A message to all Americans