Thank you to team CBS News and Kelly O'Grady for having me on last week to talk about America's Field Trip and how America250 is inspiring the next generation! Students grades 3-12 can earn the chance to visit America's iconic landmarks by submitting an essay or piece of artwork by April 16. Watch the full interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFF5e34d
Rosie Rios
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America250 Chair, the United States Commission to plan our nation’s 250th anniversary. 43rd Treasurer of the U.S.
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Rosie Rios was designated as the chair for the United States Semiquincentennial Commission in July 2022, following her prior appointment by Congress as one of the Commission’s 16 private citizens. From 2009 to 2016, Rios served as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and just completed her term as a Visiting Scholar at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. She is most recently known for initiating and leading the efforts to place a portrait of a woman on the front of U.S. currency for the first time in over a century. Upon her resignation in 2016, she received the Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Rosie was the longest serving Senate-confirmed Treasury official beginning with her time on the Treasury/Federal Reserve Transition Team in November 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. Rios is a graduate of Harvard University and was selected as the first Latina in Harvard’s 384-year history to have a portrait commissioned in her honor. She currently serves on the board of American Family Insurance, Fidelity Charitable Trust, the Schlesinger Council at Harvard, the Advisory Committee for Artemis Real Estate Partners and was previously a Trustee with the Alameda County Employees Retirement Association (ACERA). Her personal passion includes EMPOWERMENT 2020, an initiative that facilitates the physical recognition of historical American women and recently launched Notable Women, a project with some folks at Google’s Creative Lab that uses Augmented Reality to teach kids about historic American women. She remains active in real estate finance and is consulting on several transformational projects in the Bay Area under her “RESCUE” initiative: Real Estate for Socially Conscious Urban Empowerment
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America’s Field Trip is an opportunity for students in grades 3-12 to earn a trip to iconic American historical sites and landmarks. Thank you to the team at NewsNation and Markie Martin for the chance to share this amazing America250 initiative. The deadline to submit an essay or artwork is April 16! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh6y7mix
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Just one month to go before the deadline to enter the America's Field Trip contest! Encourage teachers, parents, and school leaders to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their students. The chance to walk through the halls of history—whether at the National Archives, Kennedy Space Center, or the Golden Gate Bridge—can inspire a lifetime of learning. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eh6y7mix
? 30 DAYS LEFT! ? There is only one month left to enter the #AmericasFieldTrip contest! ???? Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit legendary landmarks like Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Air & Space Museum! Submit by April 16, 2025 at america250.org/fieldtrip Tag a teacher or parent who needs to see this! ??
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I am thrilled that America250 is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company to help engage all 350 million Americans for our 250th birthday. A partner at the 1976 Bicentennial, I'm glad to once again invite Coca-Cola, and the critical role it has played in our American story, to help us all celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone. As we near July 4, 2026, America250 is proud to continue collaborating with America's most iconic brands to help ensure our Semiquincentennial is the most ambitious and inspiring commemoration in history.
?? America250 is proud to announce our latest Signature Partner, The Coca-Cola Company. As an iconic symbol of American history, our collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company aims to inspire all Americans to celebrate our shared past and help ensure our 250th birthday is a nationwide moment of reflection, unity, and pride. ???? Learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dKqWh3mg
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History should be experienced, not just read in textbooks. That’s why America250 is proud to support America’s Field Trip, a nationwide contest inviting students to reflect on what America means to them. It is their chance to explore some of the places that have shaped America’s history ahead of #America250. Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a once-in-a-lifetime trip to iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, the Kennedy Space Center, and more! Let’s bring history to life for the next generation! The deadline to enter is April 16. Learn more at? https://lnkd.in/eh6y7mix
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Last month, I was honored to speak with President General Pamela Wright, A250 Commissioner Lynn Forney Young, and Northern Californian members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Partners like Daughters of the American Revolution will help ensure our 250th birthday is the largest and most inspiring celebration in our nation’s history. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with DAR to bring all Americans together to reflect on our nation's journey and story. Thank you for having me!
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As we commemorate Black History Month, we take this time to honor the remarkable contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have helped shape our American story and continue to inspire our future. From pioneers like Benjamin Banneker, whose intellect and determination left a lasting mark on science and society to the countless unsung heroes who have pushed boundaries in every field, their legacies remind us of the power of resilience and excellence. Stay tuned to America 250’s celebration of Black History Month, as we near our #Semiquincentennial.
This Black History Month, we celebrate the contributions of Americans like Benjamin Banneker. An extraordinary self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor whose brilliance defied the odds, Banneker published almanacs, predicted solar eclipses, and assisted in designing Washington, D.C. ??? Learn more about his story by visiting his statue at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture!
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We’re thrilled to see the White House establish Task Force 250 to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. We look forward to working collaboratively with President Trump, Vice President Vance, the White House, federal agencies, and our partners across the country to ensure that this milestone is the largest and most inspiring celebration and commemoration in our nation’s history! ????
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Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of helping launch the DC250 Commission. Washington D.C. is the heart of our democracy and the DC250 Commission will have a key role in planning of America’s 250th birthday celebrations in the nation’s capital. Thank you to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Phil Mendelson, Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, O’Kiyyah Lyons-Lucas, and Powell Elementary School for joining the effort! #America250 #Semiquincentennial
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Today, we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to pause and honor the memory of all those who suffered during one of history’s darkest chapters. This day reminds me of our shared responsibility to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Take a moment today to learn, reflect, and commit to building a world free from prejudice and oppression.
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, we take time to honor the memory of the millions who lost their lives at the hands of bigotry and hatred. This day compels us to reflect on the devastating consequences of intolerance and indifference—and to recommit ourselves to the principles of justice, equality, and human dignity.