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For presidents, July Fourth is a day to chill or strut or get an earful of red, white and boo

Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public

The Independent UK

What is the difference between nationalism and patriotism?

During his presidency, Donald Trump said, “We’re putting America first … we’re taking care of ourselves for a change,” and then declared, “I’m a nationalist.” In another speech, he stated that under his watch, the U.S. had “embrace[d] the doctrine of patriotism.”

The Conversation

Commentary: What we can learn from an earlier inflation-employment conundrum

America’s unemployment now stands at a 54-year low of 3.4%, a useful reminder that our post-COVID economy is similar to the post-World War II economy of 1947-1949. Much like today, that generation faced a tricky combination of high inflation and low unemployment. Our predecessors brought inflation down without significantly breaking…

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Can Biden win again? Here's how past incumbents fared

No president wants to give up the power and prestige that comes with the office after only one term, and Joe Biden is no exception

The Independent UK

An Army fort named after Robert E. Lee now honors 2 pioneering Black officers

Fort Lee, named after the leader of Confederate forces during the Civil War, was redesignated on Thursday to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams.

WEKU

As Biden announces his re-election bid, the ghosts of Vietnam still haunt him on Ukraine

In 2009, shortly after his inauguration, Barack Obama undertook an intensive policy review to assess the desirability of a military “surge” in Afghanistan.

The Conversation

All the Presidents' dogs in words and pictures

There have been hundreds of dog through the White House from George Washington to Joe Biden, including just one rescue dog and a mixed breed called Satan

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When and where Prince George's first solo tour might be - and he could copy uncle Harry

One day Prince George will be a senior working royal and will undertake solo tours around the Commonwealth and the world - but where and when will his first visit be?

Irish Mirror

Queen was used as 'secret weapon' with US - but only visited 14 different states

The late Queen made several state visits to the United States throughout her reign but despite her longevity and monumental reign, she only travelled to 14 out of the 50 States

Daily Mirror

"Mr. Republican" and the Nazis

GOP's boy-crush on Putin and Orbán shouldn't be surprising — consider legendary Republican Sen. Robert Taft.

Salon

White House holiday decorations include Hanukkah menorah for the first time

Various white Houses have celebrated Hanukkah in the past but this is the first time a menorah is an official decoration

The Independent UK

Still alive: American democracy, Biden’s bad jokes – and two turkeys

High on the Democrats’ midterm success, the octogenarian president presides over the annual pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys

The Guardian - US

How Vietnam changed me — and America

I'm not a veteran. I'd never been to Vietnam before this year. But now I understand how much it shaped my life

Salon

Sir Tony Robinson's latest show has a new cunning plan to find hidden history

The Time Team stalwart says: "I spent 20 years telling people to dig up their back gardens, but in my new show Museum of Us you just have to rummage through your drawers for treasures"

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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Like previous presidents, Biden relies on executive orders

Like other recent presidential candidates, Donald Trump was highly critical during his initial campaign of the increasing presidential use of executive orders, in this case by President Barack Obama.

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending September 30, 2022 - Roll Call

Government shutdown fears were calmed as Congress played its annual kick-the-funding-can-down-the-road game before heading out of town to campaign.

Salon

How the GOP weaponized ignorance

Satirist Andy Borowitz on deliberate dumbness in America, and how it became central to the Republican brand

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Truman statue takes place in Capitol Rotunda

WASHINGTON — In what could be their last joint appearance before the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy joined with other lawmakers on Thursday to unveil a new statue of Harry S. Truman.

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Truman statue takes place in Capitol Rotunda - Roll Call

Alexander Hamilton moves downstairs as Missouri sends the likeness of a former president to the Capitol Rotunda

Daily Mirror

Queen met all 14 US Presidents during her reign apart from one - and overlooked blunders

During her incredible 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II shared recipes with Dwight D. Eisenhower and poked fun at George W. Bush - but there was one President she never came face to face with

Evening Standard

How many US presidents has the Queen met?

Harry Truman was the first president she met, while Joe Biden was the last

The Independent UK

The Queen’s relationship with each US President: From Truman to Trump

Queen Elizabeth shared warm relationships with many US presidents

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth's reign featured enchiladas with Reagan, dancing with Ford

The last American president to see Queen Elizabeth, Joe Biden, sat down with her over tea at Windsor Castle in June 2021, where they chatted about Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

WEKU

From Truman to Biden, the queen's meetings with presidents were formal, fun or awkward

Over seven decades, the late queen met with 13 of the last 14 American presidents. Such moments highlight the close friendship between the U.S. and Britain, but there was also occasional awkwardness.

The Guardian - US

Over 70 years Queen Elizabeth met 13 US presidents (and graciously overlooked several faux pas)

The Queen’s record reign spanned 14 presidencies, from Truman to Joe Biden – and met all but one

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