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Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home

The exhibit was installed where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776

The Independent UK

‘True Patriots’: a traveling play honors enslaved Africans’ role in the American revolution

Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience retells the revolutionary war from the perspective of the formerly enslaved

The Guardian - US

For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different

Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the United States has ramped up military, economic and political interventions in Latin America.

The Conversation

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Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Faces Another Setback

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced another setback after crews drained the historic landmark for additional repairs, delaying plans to showcase the restored site during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Benzinga

Right-wing pundit tries to erase Black women’s contributions to America’s founding — so a Washington doctor snaps back with receipts

“Documented. Verified. Present at the founding.”

We Got This Covered

My subway ride with white supremacists

Surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on the DC Metro, I considered what it means to be an American

Salon

‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history

Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital

The Guardian - US

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Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation

David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting pool

The Guardian - US

Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn

THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…

The National (Scotland)

The American Revolution Was Fought With Muskets and Ink

As John Adams said, the war was both an effect and a consequence of a revolution in the minds of the people.

Reason

Trump makes strange claim that ‘George Washington had two desks’ to justify getting rich off his presidency

Trump repeats false claim about George Washington as his family abandons efforts to hide moneymaking efforts

The Independent UK

'Masked Agents Terrorising Streets': NYC Mayor Slams Trump's Hardline Immigration Policies in Fiery Speech

Zohran Mamdani's speech at New York City Hall criticised immigration enforcement and inequality, contrasting sharply with Trump's vision of America during its 250th anniversary celebrations.

International Business Times UK

In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July

My family spent the Fourth of July in Philadelphia. This was a last-minute decision, but it was the right one.… The post In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Minions & Monsters Takes Top Banana At Fourth Of July Box Office, But I’m Surprised By How Close The Race Was

Not as much chaos as we were expecting.

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As Young Washington's Theatrical Debut Tops Expectations, Its Director Shares Huge News For What's Next

A bigger than anticipated July 4 weekend for the new movie.

The Independent UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

The Independent UK

Minions narrowly beat Toy Story 5 in July Fourth weekend box office battle

‘Minions & Monsters’ has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Times of India

USA@250: One nation, under construction

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring…

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The Economic Times

Trump headlines US' 250th birthday celebrations in divided America

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in Washington D.C. President Trump's planned rally and fireworks display faced evacuation orders amidst sweltering temperatures. The anniversary also highlighted deep national divisions, with differing views on the country's adherence to…

France 24

Curtis Young on America's "diffcult moment in the mirror"

This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and that all people are endowed with the rights to life,…

Cinemablend

Chris Pratt Says There's One Movie You Need To See For America's 250th Birthday

The actor has a star-spangled movie recommendation.

The Times of India

Did Zohran Mamdani sit on the wrong side of George Washington's desk? Billionaire Bill Ackman says it's evident the NYC mayor has never held any job

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his July 4 speech sitting behind George Washington's desk inside New York City Hall -- calling out the Donald Trump administration for its anti-immigrant policies. “For generation after generation, we have been told that when the world has sent its people to our shores, it…

Bangkok Post

US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of ‘enemy within’

WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday — a landmark anniversary that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities.

The Independent UK

July 4 live: Trump rants about communism in delayed America 250 speech before he joins Melania to watch fireworks

There was chaos on the National Mall as Freedom 250 attendees tried to return after being told to leave due to weather

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” a lesson on strength and deterrence

Quote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” reflects the Founding Father's belief that strength can help prevent conflict. As the US marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, the historic quote offers insight into Washington's…

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