Actor Kelsey Grammer comments on American education and public understanding of U.S. history, warning that people who do not learn about the country’s origins may become vulnerable to outside influence. In remarks reported by outlets, Grammer says that if Americans “don’t know where you come from,” they do not “know who you are,” adding that people who do not know their identity “can be controlled.” Both sources frame the comments as a concern about the education system’s handling of national history, arguing that insufficient teaching about the country’s founding and background can have real-world consequences. The reports do not cite specific policies or provide detailed evidence for his claims, but they consistently present the same core message: understanding one’s historical roots is presented by Grammer as a safeguard against manipulation. The coverage focuses on his quoted statements rather than on additional context or documented studies.