Washington, April 14 -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District.
Using their own words, students are encouraged to creatively honor this upcoming milestone in America's history by writing an essay that responds to the following prompt:
* America's Story Begins at Home: History isn't just in textbooks-it's in our own backyards. What role did your New Jersey hometown play in shaping the nation? Whether it's a pioneering person, a historic landmark, or a p...