FCC Chairman Seeks Broadcasters' Support for Pledge America Campaign
- The New York State Broadcasters Association
- Feb 24
- 2 min read
FCC Chairman Carr issued a public statement asking broadcasters to support the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation. The press release stated:
“Chairman Carr is heeding this call by establishing the Pledge America Campaign in support of this historic initiative. Consistent with their longstanding public interest obligations, America’s broadcasters play a key role in educating, informing, and entertaining viewers and listeners all across America, and they are particularly well suited to air programming that is responsive to the needs and interests of their local communities. The Pledge America Campaign enables broadcasters to lend their voices in support of Task Force 250 and the celebration of America’s 250th birthday by airing patriotic, pro-America content that celebrates the American journey and inspires its citizens by highlighting the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today.”
Specifically, Chairman Carr is asking stations to voluntarily broadcast the following types of content:
Running PSAs, short segments, or full specials specifically promoting civic education, inspiring local stories, and American history.
Including segments during regular news programming that highlight local sites that are significant to American and regional history, such as National Park Service sites.
Starting each broadcast day with the “Star Spangled Banner” or Pledge of Allegiance.
Airing music by America’s greatest composers, such as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, or George Gershwin.
Providing daily “Today in American History” announcements highlighting significant events that took place on that day in history.
Partnering with community organizations and other groups that are already working hard to bring
America’s stories of unity, perseverance, and triumph to light.
The press statement asks stations to make a commitment to the “Pledge America” campaign. Stations may contact media contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov / (202) 418-0500 @FCC / www.fcc.gov.
You can see Chairman Carr’s full statement here.
