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Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites

A presidential or political visit is one of the ways in which the United States marks places as uniquely important. A space meriting the pomp and circumstance that accompanies a president, or a place viewed as so particularly American that an aspiring president might want to have their picture taken…

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For Joe Biden, the indictment of Donald Trump carries a heavy responsibility – and a risk

In September last year, US President Joe Biden spoke to Americans from the “sacred ground” of Independence Hall in Philadelphia – the birthplace of the Constitution of the United States. In that landmark speech, Biden warned Americans, and indeed the world, that:

The Conversation

A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it's on hold

A 2007 law could help the country meet its climate change goals by barring fossil fuels from new and remodeled federal buildings. But the law has been on hold and gas utilities want to repeal it.

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The White House's 'We the People' Christmas theme includes a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall

First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2022 White House Christmas theme Monday, and it has a decidedly Philadelphia bend.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Biden's Disturbing Speech Outside Independence Hall

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Biden’s call to save democracy was a message nation needed to hear

Those who would disable the machinery of fair elections are a threat to the ideals of the republic.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Philly, Biden warns ‘MAGA Republicans’ are threatening democracy

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in Philadelphia in front of Independence Hall, President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that the democracy born there faces an existential threat from former President Donald Trump and his allies, seeking to reframe the stakes and consequences of this fall’s midterm elections.

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In Philly speech, Biden says Trump and MAGA Republicans threaten ‘the foundations of our very republic’

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Biden to give primetime speech on ‘soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia on Thursday night

Event will take place outside city’s historic Independence Hall on Thursday

The Independent UK

Biden's prime-time speech to call out Trump, his loyalists

The November elections are less than 10 weeks away, and President Joe Biden plans to use a prime-time speech Thursday night at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to frame them as part of an ongoing battle for what he's calling the “soul of the nation.”

The Independent UK

As Biden plans speech focused on democracy, Trump's legal saga holds center stage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s prime-time televised speech Thursday outside Independence Hall will try to put the country’s focus on defending democracy, as the actions of his predecessor are once again taking center stage.

Tribune News Service

Biden to give primetime address on the ‘battle for the soul of the nation’

Speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia will highlight how America’s standing – and democracy – are at stake

The Guardian - US

Biden to give primetime speech on ‘soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia ahead of midterms

Event will take place outside city’s historic Independence Hall

The Independent UK

Biden to deliver prime-time speech on 'battle' for democracy

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address “on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia

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Biden will give prime-time speech about democracy from Philadelphia on Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden will give a prime-time speech Thursday from outside Independence Hall, warning about threats to democracy, as he makes a swing of appearances to boost Democrats with roughly two months until the midterm election.

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