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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1942, Swamp Dogg, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1945, Butch Hancock, American country-folk singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1954, Eric Adams, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

A Hollow Song for a Hollow President: Reclaiming the Real Patriotic Ballads

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June 23, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Transfer

After musician after musician pulled out from Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert, we’ve been left with Lee Greenwood, an opera tenor, and military bands. The anthem that made Greenwood a star, “God Bless the USA,” was written in 1985 during the height of the Cold War.

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· Jul 11, 2026

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· Jul 5, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit of Defiance in Speech Celebrating US’s 250th Birthday

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