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CBSO/Yamada review – Poulenc and Adams pairing is stylish, witty and thrilling

Lucas and Arthur Jussen brought fun and energy to Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, and John Adams’ Harmonium was monumental and moving in the City of Birmingham Orchestra and Chorus’ Prom under their chief conductor Kazuki Yamada

The Guardian - UK

Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US

Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter Thiel

The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

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Kazuki conducts Harmonium review – John Adams’ wild ride centres an elegant showcase of US composers

Adams’ maximal minimalism was framed by Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Joan Tower’s parallel feminist statement, with Florence Price’s The Heart of A Woman adding a Broadway flourish

The Guardian - UK

‘All men are created equal’: America has lost its values. It’s time to go back to the founding text

As the US celebrates 250 years, the Declaration of Independence has been curiously absent. Yet its language on the consent of the governed is more relevant than ever

The Guardian - US

Review: This Iconic Musical Reminds Us That Open Debate Still Matters

1776 is a musical about John Adams' pursuit of American independence.

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250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations.

France 24

As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant?

The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different story

The Guardian - UK

What Actually Happened on July 4 and Why Fireworks Have Become the Symbol of Freedom

The Fourth of July commemorates America's independence, marked by fireworks and festivities. Its origins lie in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in history.

International Business Times UK

On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more

On This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Battle of Hattin, the announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, France presenting the Statue of Liberty, Philippine independence, the signing of the Freedom of Information Act, the death of Swami…

The Economic Times

Why KC is Greater Than OJ This Holiday Weekend

As the United States takes a moment to remember the Founding Fathers this weekend, the Softs sector steps into the spotlight.

Barchart

July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates it

America's Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, freeing the 13 colonies from British rule. This federal holiday blends patriotic ceremonies with community festivities, reminding all of the nation's founding principles of liberty and self-governance. The journey to independence involved protests,…

The Economic Times

Washington and His Men Knew How To Party

America was founded by drinkers, distillers, and maltmen whose consumption would be labeled problematic by today's public health authorities.

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Celebrate America all year long with Ballotpedia’s Blueprints of Democracy

In a July 3 letter to his wife, Abigail, John Adams wrote that the day the Continental Congress voted to approve America’s Declaration of Independence (July 2) would be “the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.”

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Stop Hating America

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The Conversation

When ‘man’ didn’t mean humanity: How language excluded women for centuries

Earlier this year, the director general of assessments of Canada’s Integrated Threat Assessment Centre testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women. He explained that the anti-feminist movement is becoming increasingly relevant to national security.

Barchart

Which Version of "Independence Day" Will the Markets Choose Thursday?

There is plenty for the markets to take in this last trading day of the week.

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Thomas Paine: The Founding Father Worth Celebrating

As America races toward its 250th birthday, Paine is the Founding Father to cast our lot with.

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America’s July 2 birthday, Philadelphia style

As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, Congress is taking a road trip back to the place where it all began — Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Led by Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, members will gather for a ceremonial event Thursday in his hometown, an effort Boyle…

The Independent UK

The forgotten Founding Father who said no to the Declaration of Independence

‘He wasn’t opposed to independence per se, but he thought it should happen gradually and without bloodshed,’ a historian said

Salon

How Trump hijacked America's birthday

This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones

Reason

A Slow Thursday At The Court

And a tour around town.

Reason

Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment

America's Founders helped create a world they were not yet ready to live in.

Reason

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

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