Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1476, Giuliano della Rovere is appointed bishop of Coutances. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1760, Peggy Shippen, American wife of Benedict Arnold and American Revolutionary War spy (died 1804) was born. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1909, Jacques Clemens, Dutch catholic priest (died 2018) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1926, Frederick Buechner, American minister, theologian, and author (died 2022) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America

Catholic World Report

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July 3, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Revolution’s promise of religious liberty transformed Catholics from a persecuted minority into full participants in the new republic. [...]

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