Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Birthday Letter to America
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
by Chap Petersen A long time ago, I was a freshman at an elite New England college, just graduated from Fairfax High School. (“F-A-I-R-F-A-X-R-E! B-E-L-S, Oh yes! Those Rebels are best!”). On a gorgeous fall morning in 1987, I was taking a class in Colonial American history, when the topic turned to the American Revolution. []
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Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 30, 2026
Happy unrequited birthday, America!
The celebratory mood is mixed, if not altogether nihilistic.
The Week
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s contentious birthday
America’s contentious birthday
Washingtonian
· Jun 23, 2026
Is This the Right Time to Be Celebrating America?
A-meh-rica at 250 My best friend was born on the Fourth of July. In recent years—some difficult years for the country—that has given me a level of plausible deniability. I still go to the beach and watch fireworks and down hot dogs like a sword swallower. But I’m not really celebrating America. I’m just celebrating [] The post Is This the Right Time to Be Celebrating America? first appeared on Washingtonian.
Drudge Report
· Jun 29, 2026
AMERICAN PRIDE DROPS
AMERICAN PRIDE DROPS (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:HAPPY BIRTHDAY, USA?OLD GLORY NOW A RED FLAG
PragerU
· Jul 11, 2026
Happy Birthday to this American legend! 🇺🇸
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The News Letter
· Jul 7, 2026
Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA
A letter from Lyle Cubitt:
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Related coverage for "A Birthday Letter to America": Jewish News Syndicate — Happy unrequited birthday, America!. The Week — America’s contentious birthday . Washingtonian — Is This the Right Time to Be Celebrating America?. Drudge Report — AMERICAN PRIDE DROPS. PragerU — Happy Birthday to this American legend! 🇺🇸. The News Letter — Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA