Watch: What do people in the US hope for the country’s future?

As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.

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At America’s 250th year, what do people in the US hope for its future?

The BBC spoke to residents from California, Texas, Washington DC, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Florida, Missouri, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe, New Hampshire and Georgia about their vision for the country.

Video produced and edited by Meiying Wu

Filmed by Meiying Wu, Angélica Casas, Blanca Estrada, Madeline Gerber, Katy Bailes, Andrew Sarge Herbert and Ian Druce

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