The Hinternet

The Hinternet

Essays

Mon Amérique à moi

My Country at 250

Justin Smith-Ruiu
Jun 30, 2026
∙ Paid

This is how American I am: my earliest memory, other than the likely constructed one of a dove I saw perched on a chain-link fence in 1974, is of the bicentennial celebrations two years later.

Grandp…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Hinternet to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Justin Smith-Ruiu · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for writing, podcasting, and media founders.