Recorded near Elko, Nevada, 2015
This snapshot was gathered in conjunction with the Museum on Main Street program at the Smithsonian Institution and its "Stories from Main Street" initiative. The project is intended to capture Americans' impressions and stories about their neighborhoods, local waterways, personal memories, cultural traditions, work histories, and thoughts about American democracy.
"The freedom to travel is an important thing because it breaks the stereotypes that may have been created in your mind. You could teach others about the way the country really is. You could learn about history and what shapes the country and how it impacts other countries and how you can help to make a difference. You can learn about the immigrants that came to our country and what kind of impact and lives they've lived because we should never forget that because it's helped shape our country and who we are too. You can learn about origins and knowledge which you could pass on to other generations so it can always be remembered, and that's why the freedom to travel is a very important thing."
Asset ID: 3655
