Name: What the People Say: Are Strong Families Critical to a Strong Nation?
Uploaded: 2026-07-09T10:50:52.000Z
Description: NTD's Sam Wang was on the fairgrounds to hear from the people.

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Today's theme at the Great American State Fair is family life and community support.

While strong families are often considered the foundation of a strong nation, what do everyday folks think are the biggest challenges facing American families today?