A new column explores how millions of Americans are shaping history through their personal stories—each a raw, unfiltered first draft of the nation’s evolving narrative. The piece examines how everyday experiences, captured in letters, social media posts, and other records, reflect the broader cultural and political shifts defining the country. By focusing on these individual accounts, the author argues that history is not just written by leaders or institutions but by ordinary people documenting their lives. The column invites readers to consider how these fragments of memory contribute to a collective understanding of America’s past and future.
Opinion | A.G. Sulzberger: The Story of America, Told in 15 Million First Drafts of History The New York Times
