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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Informed American Patriotism': Texas Schools Bring Traditional Civics Back to the Classroom
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The Daily Signal
· Jul 2, 2026
Texas Students Can Handle the Bible
Texans, hide your kids—or else they’ll be forced to hear that “love is patient, love is kind.” Yes, the radicals on the Texas State Board of Education have decided that public school students in the Lone Star State should become just a little familiar with the work that arguably influenced American history and Western literature...
South Africa Today
· Jul 2, 2026
Linda McMahon Champions Pledge of Allegiance and Civics Education Revival Across K-12 Schools
WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is spearheading a national initiative to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance and revitalize civics education in K-12 schools, warning that a severe decline in patriotism is threatening the foundational values of the United States. During a recent broadcast discussing the state of American education and agriculture, McMahon and Agriculture []
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
· Jul 3, 2026
Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival
Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival
Conservative Review
· Jul 2, 2026
One-Third Of Americans Can Barely Read, But They Can Still Vote
There is a culture of silence around the true status of American schools, and how their incompetence is destroying American self-government.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Parent Alert! America at 250: Save Patriotism
Polling shows that patriotism among young people is in steep decline. Jill Simonian of PragerU Kids discusses why parents must reverse this dangerous trend. In this special episode, join Jill, Shabbos Kestenbaum, and Selina Lewis for an unforgettable, family-friendly activity designed to reignite a love of country and deepen appreciation for America's founding. Explore More: PragerU's Independence Day Ceremony
Texas Public Policy Foundation
· Jun 24, 2026
When Did Citizenship Become Optional at the Ballot Box?
In a 10-5 vote, the Los Angeles City Council voted last week “to advance a measure that would allow non-citizens to vote in citywide and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board elections.” Let that sink in. In one of America’s largest cities, elected officials are seriously debating whether citizenship should still matter at the ballot... The post When Did Citizenship Become Optional at the Ballot Box? first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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Related coverage for "'Informed American Patriotism': Texas Schools Bring Traditional Civics Back to the Classroom": The Daily Signal — Texas Students Can Handle the Bible. South Africa Today — Linda McMahon Champions Pledge of Allegiance and Civics Education Revival Across K-12 Schools. Manhattan Institute for Policy Research — Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival. Conservative Review — One-Third Of Americans Can Barely Read, But They Can Still Vote. PragerU — Parent Alert! America at 250: Save Patriotism. Texas Public Policy Foundation — When Did Citizenship Become Optional at the Ballot Box?