Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Celebrating America Doesn’t Have to Mean Erasing Our History
In the leadup to the semiquincentennial, President Donald Trump has waged a war on topics he deems “divisive,” from DEI to critical race theory. As a reporter and fact-checker, I’ve examined this attack on our history closely. I’ve interviewed historians about how our past shapes our current moment, observed the spectacles put on by administration, []
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DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
America’s Greatest Strength
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success. In 250 years, our country became the world’s political, economic, and technological leader and the preeminent military, democratic, and moral force. This collective amnesia comes at a time of rising global competition, burgeoning []
MS NOW
· Jul 3, 2026
We should be exalting this major American milestone. Instead we’ve got Trump’s Great American State Fair.
The administration’s weak attempt to commemorate our 250th year has so far been a nonevent, attended by extraordinarily few, and focused on divisiveness and exclusion instead of the unity we need. The post We should be exalting this major American milestone. Instead we’ve got Trump’s Great American State Fair. appeared first on MS NOW.
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
OP-ED: New Survey Shows Why States Must Renew Focus on Civics Education
As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and reflect on our great nation’s founding ideals and future, states have a renewed responsibility to ensure students understand the constitutional inheritance they are being asked to preserve. This anniversary is not only a celebration of the past, but also a reminder that the next generation must []...Click to read more
Vision Times
· Jun 22, 2026
America The Faithful – 250 Years of ‘One Nation, Under God’
On the occasion of our national holidays, we are often called to remember what America stands for, and to honor those who made great sacrifices for the liberties that we enjoy today. As this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will celebrate our independence, remember our founding []
The Daily Signal
· Jul 5, 2026
Smithsonian’s Museum of American History Erases American Greatness, New Report Finds
On Saturday, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Shockingly, according to a detailed new report from the White House’s Domestic Policy Council, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) did not. The report, titled “Saving America’s Story: How Ideological Capture at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History Erases...
The Hill
· Jul 4, 2026
The left isn't celebrating America anymore — what will they celebrate instead?
We’ve made it to 250, but it’s hard to imagine another hundred.
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Related coverage for "Celebrating America Doesn’t Have to Mean Erasing Our History": DNyuz — America’s Greatest Strength. MS NOW — We should be exalting this major American milestone. Instead we’ve got Trump’s Great American State Fair.. Off The Press — OP-ED: New Survey Shows Why States Must Renew Focus on Civics Education. Vision Times — America The Faithful – 250 Years of ‘One Nation, Under God’. The Daily Signal — Smithsonian’s Museum of American History Erases American Greatness, New Report Finds. The Hill — The left isn't celebrating America anymore — what will they celebrate instead?