The prolific Chicago-born playwright's turf is contemporary politics as seen through the eyes of an upstate New York family, the Apples. Inspired by COVID-19's transformation of American life, Nelson added to his existing four Apple plays with two that are set during the pandemic and performed from each actor's home. Both were made available for free viewing online, although donations to support the hard-hit theater community are, as you'd expect, gratefully accepted.

76.) The First Amendment

Freedom of speech. The right of the people to peaceably assemble. Still driving progress in 2020.

77.) Road trips

A uniquely American vacation phenomenon—hated by children, loved by adults. Mile after mile of highway monotony (on some of the world's longest roads), punctuated by stunning scenery, gas stations, greasy food, and history.

78.) Robert Caro

The journalist and author (The Power Broker, The Years of Lyndon Johnson) has demonstrated that he is ready and willing to research the history of our country for decades to unearth stories and bring them to us in an easy-to-understand folksy manner.

79.) Satellite radio

Though it actually debuted in the Middle East, satellite radio never caught on anywhere like it did in the U.S. It's a technology that combines Americans' love of endless choice with our "my car is my home" lifestyle.

80.) Saturday Night Live

SNL: 45 years on TV and better than ever.

81.) Spike Lee

The writer-director we need more than ever at this moment in American history is back with a moving new film, Da 5 Bloods. There are plenty of great American directors, but who has poked and prodded and reexamined America and American history with more urgency than Spike?

82.) Spiked seltzer

"It's just so good." —An unnamed member of Fortune's staff

83.) Stephen Colbert

Few comedians are able to capture the absurdity of living in America like the CBS Late Show host.

84.) Tater tots

Whether the trademarked versions by Oregon's own Ore-Ida or another variety, tots are arguably the most perfect form of potato that exists. Undeniably American, undeniably delicious.

85.) Tex-Mex food

Out of the Rio Grande Valley comes a delicious shared cuisine where Mexico’s tortillas, pico de gallo, and guacamole get friendly with ground beef, beans, and cheese. The ultimate comfort food.

86.) The Last Dance

Even if you don't like basketball or Michael Jordan, the drama and excitement of watching the ascension of the 1990s Chicago Bulls basketball team (complete with the vintage ’90s soundtrack) in this ESPN documentary series will be the best 10 hours you'll have spent in a long time. Plus: Nothing will make you feel more American than watching MJ in a beret stormed by rabid French fans in Paris.

87.) The Legacy Museum

Located in Montgomery, the museum and accompanying memorial opened in 2018 and was developed by lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson and his Equal Justice Initiative organization to examine slavery and its continuing effects, including the mass incarceration of Black Americans.

88.) The prairie

Sure, New Yorkers might not realize it—but there are thousands of miles of land in this country that are essentially empty. This lush land drove settlers to leave the East Coast and strike out to make their fortunes. Plus: Prairie fashion!

89.) The Smithsonian

The Space Shuttle Discovery and Kermit the Frog are among the 154 million items belonging to "the nation’s attic." Best of all: Its 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, and zoo are open to the public for free.

90.) Theaster Gates

A Chicago-based artist and entrepreneur testing the idea that you can rebuild a ravaged community around visual and performing arts.

91.) U.S. Postal ServiceEven as the organization battles for its life, it remains a small miracle that you can send a letter to anyone anywhere in the country for 55 cents. A vital institution for connecting rural Americans to the rest of the country and a force for propelling Black Americans and military veterans into the middle class when private organizations weren't as up to the task.

92.) Venture capital