Best of America

The backbone of American greatness is the contribution of each individual. From innovative and heroic people to compelling ideas and stories, Reader's Digest celebrates the best.

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What Makes America Great?

Big hearts, bright ideas, real heroes. Check out our picks for the best of the bunch and honor the home of the brave.

Heroes

  1. A Heroic Freight Train Rescue
  2. College Students Rescue a Fisherman
  3. Eight Condors Are Saved
  4. Couple Rescues a Man in a Burning Truck

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The Return of the American Prairie
The Return of the American Prairie

On thousands of acres in eastern Montana, the great American prairie is coming back—nurtured by a determined group of citizens.

Our Great National Parks
Must Read Our Great National Parks

From Yellowstone to Yosemite, Zion to Shenandoah, our national parks were founded on one principle: They belong to all of us. Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns explores the parks' hidden history.

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4 Ways of Looking at Flags

Star-spangled symbols, from anonymous art in Mississippi to a digital exhibit at Ellis Island.

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