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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Letter Signed by George Washington That Helped Pave the Way for American Independence Goes on Display in London
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Washington dictated and signed the letter in October 1781 to formally accept the British surrender at Yorktown, writing of his “ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood”
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The Tribune
· Jul 4, 2026
UK Royal Family congratulates US on 250th Independence Day, hails “far-reaching” bilateral ties
In a message shared by the UK Royal Family, King Charles wrote, My wife and I are delighted to send our warmest congratulations to you and to the people of the United States of America on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of your nation's independence.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Shows How Little He Understands America
This Independence Day, countless Americans celebrated our country’s 250th anniversary in countless jubilatory ways, from grilling in the backyard to going to fireworks shows and even traveling to Mt. Vernon to pay respects to the Father of Our Country. But a certain socialist mayor of New York City took the occasion to deliver a speech...
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· Jul 4, 2026
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper sends message to US as 250th anniversary celebrations underway
Yvette Cooper has sent a message to Americans as celebrations are underway to mark 250 years since the US declared independence from Britain. The Foreign Secretary highlighted the importance of the security partnership between London and Washington in the short video.“It's a good moment to remember the generations of partnership on security and defence between the United States and the United Kingdom, as we mark 250 years of American independence,” Ms Cooper said. She relished the opportunity to: “Celebrate the relationship between our peoples and the fact that this is about our security for the future, as well as many generations of history. “So happy birthday to everybody across America for independence.”WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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Two speeches, two different visions of what it means to be an American
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NBC News
· Jul 4, 2026
Salute to America 250 delayed due to weather
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Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA
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