Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1760, Peggy Shippen, American wife of Benedict Arnold and American Revolutionary War spy (died 1804) was born. In 1767, John Quincy Adams, American lawyer and politician, 6th President of the United States (died 1848) was born. In 1806, James Smith, Irish-American lawyer and politician (born 1719) passed away. In 1825, Thomas P. Grosvenor, American soldier and politician (born 1744) passed away. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1984, Jacoby Jones, American football player (died 2024) was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
1776 and All That: Thomas Jefferson on Adam Smith
A small industry within the history of economic thought continues to churn through the historical record in search of direct links between European ideas in political economy and the American Revolution and Founding. The attraction is understandable. Of particular interest is the alluring prospect of Adam Smith’s influence on the Founders. Put simply, if it was [] The post 1776 and All That: Thomas Jefferson on Adam Smith appeared first on Econlib.
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UPI
· Jul 6, 2026
Watch: 'Young Washington' sequel '1776' now in the works
Watch: 'Young Washington' sequel '1776' now in the works
Le Monde
· Jun 22, 2026
250 years of American independence: How the text that founded the US – and changed the world – was drafted
'America 250' (1/13). The 13 colonies had been fighting the British Crown for a year when, in July 1776, lawyer Thomas Jefferson completed the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Adopted by Congress on July 4 in Philadelphia, this document, which established the principle of equality for all – even though slavery was still legal everywhere – founded the United States of America.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 4, 2026
Declaration of Independence: The greatest public affairs campaign in American history
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we should reflect on the eternal wisdom of the Founding Fathers, who put words to action on principles that have bound our nation since 1776. Looking back, we think of the non-military parts of independence as relatively easy — a room of guys in Philadelphia (“brotherly love”) who were []
Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 4, 2026
Three Founders. One Day. One Destiny.
by David Botkins On July 4, 1826, Americans gathered across a still‑young republic to celebrate a milestone some believed we’d never reach: the fiftieth anniversary of independence. Church bells rang. Cannons fired. Citizens reflected on how far the country had come since that audacious summer in 1776. Then the news spread. Thomas Jefferson was dead. []
RedState
· Jun 29, 2026
Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776
Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Anna Paulina Luna kicks off Fourth of July weekend with message for the LIBS, 'Back it up, Terry' & fireworks
What would Thomas Jefferson think of Starbucks and satellites? A 4th of July column reflects on how much America has changed since 1776's signing.
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Related coverage for "1776 and All That: Thomas Jefferson on Adam Smith": UPI — Watch: 'Young Washington' sequel '1776' now in the works. Le Monde — 250 years of American independence: How the text that founded the US – and changed the world – was drafted. Washington Examiner — Declaration of Independence: The greatest public affairs campaign in American history. Bacon’s Rebellion — Three Founders. One Day. One Destiny.. RedState — Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776. Fox News — Anna Paulina Luna kicks off Fourth of July weekend with message for the LIBS, 'Back it up, Terry' & fireworks