Choose Your Freedom Fighter

250 years of American excellence. 64 champions of freedom. One ultimate defender of liberty. Explore the Freedom Fighter bracket, make your picks, and share your Champion of Liberty with friends.

The Great American Innovation Contest

Inspired by President George Washington's 1790 signing of the nation's first patent law, the contest honors the inventors, builders, and dreamers who have powered 250 years of American progress.

Every state is represented by one groundbreaking innovation that captures its unique contribution to America's story. Use the map to explore each state's greatest invention and vote for your favorite below.

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NJ

The Light Bulb

Thomas Edison

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