Europeans Should Embrace the American Revolution

Before 1776, There Was 1649

What Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution meant to America’s revolutionaries.

What's Truly Radical About America's Revolution

What's Truly Radical About America's Revolution

NATO chief says US flew 5,000 sorties from bases in Europe during operation against Iran

This confirms that Europe remains a key military ally of Washington, Mark Rutte said

The Marvelous Arrogance of the American Revolution

Help us defend this inheritance.

The Founding Fathers had a real revolution to overcome before they could win the war

John Adams described the real American Revolution as a transformation of religious sentiments, not just a war, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

The Music of Progressive Patriotism

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A Letter Signed by George Washington That Helped Pave the Way for American Independence Goes on Display in London

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”

250 Years Of Freedom, Carried By Those Who Serve

This week, we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout our history, one facet has remained constant: the resolve of the American warfighter. From Lexington and Concord to Fallujah, Americans have fought with all the strength God gave them to protect this country and its people from those who ...

A Birthday Letter to America

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. []

Activists carve anti-Brexit message into farmland

Ten years on from Britain's vote to leave the European Union, activists on June 19 used a farmer's field in England to carve out a critical verdict on the move: 'Brexit Broke Britain' #brexit #activists #britain #europeanunion #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

King Charles issues direct message to President Donald Trump

The King marked the 250th anniversary of America's independence from Britain on 4 July hailing the US-UK relationship as one of extraordinary evolution

Red, white, and blueberry: US’s original fruit is key to making America healthy again

This July Fourth, as millions of American families gather around picnic tables, ball fields, and backyard grills to celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re reminded of the spirit of ingenuity that built our great country. And there is another American tradition worth celebrating as we approach America’s 250th anniversary: the ingenuity of American farming and its []

Let Us Celebrate a 250-Year History of American Radicalism

The Left should make the most of this Semiquincentennial and start reminding Americans of the radicalism and revolution at the heart of the history of this country, writes historian Harvey Kaye.

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What bringing history to life means for reenactors

With hand-sewn uniforms and an unwavering love of history, reenactors in Massachusetts have been celebrating America 250 for over a decade. We caught up with them at the Battle of Gloucester and found there's no detail to small to remember as the nation celebrates its founding. (American Revolutionary War: 1775-1783)

How America’s founding inspires its strategy in the world

As it marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the United States should rededicate itself to its founding principles and to a strategy in the world that seeks to advance those principles. The post How America’s founding inspires its strategy in the world appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA

A letter from Lyle Cubitt:

Obama tient un somptueux dîner d'État en l'honneur de François Hollande

Obama: «Nous aimons nos amis Français par-dessus tout, car nous avons défendu ensemble notre liberté depuis plus de 200 ans ». | Anadolu ...

Rantz: The world fell in love with America at the World Cup. New York just elected people who can’t stand it.

World Cup visitors can't stop praising America while New York Democrats just handed primary wins to socialists who literally wipe their hands on the flag.

America’s 250th Birthday Scores International Boosts

As the United States celebrated 250 years of American independence Saturday, many of its allies and partners recognized the major milestone with congratulatory messages, cultural displays, and reflections on their relationships with the superpower.

Resilient Americans battle elements to celebrate 250 years of liberty

Like the soldiers at Valley Forge or the pioneers on the frontier of manifest destiny, Americans have always weathered difficulties to keep the light of freedom lit and the party rolling. A 250th anniversary bash in the nation’s capital was no exception. From Boston to Washington DC, millions of revelers battled through intense storms and []...Click to read more

I want America to go back to being the country I fought for

I don’t think the average U.S. citizen appreciates the sheer luck involved in the founding of our nation. But we can’t count on luck to get us back to where we need to be. We need a renewed commitment to the American idea. The post I want America to go back to being the country I fought for appeared first on MS NOW.

Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World

Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founding tomorrow with an extravaganza of concerts, parties, fireworks, and parades. Their friends from abroad are joining the party with gusto: Yesterday, an armada that descended on New York Harbor as part of the festivities included service members from over 100 countries.The post Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World appeared first on .

Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity and the thousands of veterans, military families, and grassroots activists we represent nationwide, I urge you to support H.R.9237/S.4744, The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation would advance meaningful reforms that better honor veterans’ service by improving the effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability of the benefits and services they [] The post Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

American Babylon: Place of Grace and Exile

This month, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Many Catholics who love both God and country will resonate with the words of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus in his last book. In it, [...]

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

US at 250: has Europe learned to survive Trump’s America?

In a public park a stone’s throw from the European Commission buildings in Brussels late last month, beer flowed, meat grilled and country music blared as revellers marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The fallout from the event, however, provided signs – if they were needed – that all is not well in America’s relations with its erstwhile European allies. Just three of the EU’s 27 commissioners and none of its leaders showed up, while authorities were reportedly...

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 []

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve ‘weapons independence’

“I greatly appreciate the support we have received from our American friends, but we must free ourselves from dependence,” the premier said.

Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Showed 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...

Commentary: This July 4, at 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to protecting our elections

America has much to celebrate this July 4, but also much to do. Even after 250 years, the task of conserving the Republic given to us by our Founding Fathers is a never-ending struggle. Fortunately, we have a wellspring of wisdom from those ...

Terminating America with extreme prejudice

Following up on Scott’s post, the screeching from the scream machine about the birthright citizenship decision just illustrates how utterly radicalized the American right wing has become. (That a reactionary movement cannot be genuinely revolutionary is one of those category errors to which the practitioners of Whig history are prone.) In case you don’t want [] The post Terminating America with extreme prejudice appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

What role did France play in the American Revolution?

On July 4, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of their independence – an event in which the French played a part.

World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday

A host of leaders from around the globe took to social media on Saturday to extend congratulations to America on its 250th anniversary milestone. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her message celebrated the relationship between the U.S. and European nations. “Today, we join our American friends in celebrating 250 years of independence,”...

US NATO Envoy Presses Europe to Bear More Ukraine Cost

US Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker says Washington is pushing European allies to become equally capable by taking on a greater share of the cost of supporting Ukraine and assuming more responsibility for regional security ahead of the NATO summit.