Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 472, Anthemius, Roman emperor (born 420) passed away. In 1174, Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1302, Robert II, Count of Artois (born 1250) passed away. In 1451, Barbara of Cilli, Slovenian noblewoman passed away. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1825, Thomas P. Grosvenor, American soldier and politician (born 1744) passed away. In 1931, Tullio Regge, Italian physicist and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1934, Clark R. Rasmussen, American politician (died 2024) was born. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

J.D. Tuccille: A glorious, 250-year-old republic of freedom

National Post

National Post

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Americans have lots worth celebrating this Independence Day, even with polarized politics

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Townhall

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· Jul 4, 2026

Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday

Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday

ScheerPost

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· Jul 3, 2026

America at 250: Rethinking Independence and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Joshua Scheer As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, politicians from across the political spectrum are invoking the familiar language of freedom, democracy and American exceptionalism. Fireworks, patriotic speeches and national celebrations present the nation’s founding as the birth of liberty and self-government. political leaders across the ideological spectrum []

Catholic World Report

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· Jul 3, 2026

How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America

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. [...]

RedState

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· Jun 29, 2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Fark

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· Jun 30, 2026

Florida Gov. DeSantis marks nation's 250th birthday with Lincoln statue unveiling in The Villages, with researchers stunned at the sheer speed in which the statue caught herpes from residents [Florida]

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Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations are at an all-time high, transcending governments and election cycles

Prime Minister marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, calling it a historic milestone that reminds us of the enduring power of the ideals of liberal democracy. The post Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations are at an all-time high, transcending governments and election cycles appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Related coverage for "J.D. Tuccille: A glorious, 250-year-old republic of freedom": Townhall — Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday. ScheerPost — America at 250: Rethinking Independence and the Stories We Tell Ourselves. Catholic World Report — How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America. RedState — Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776. Fark — Florida Gov. DeSantis marks nation's 250th birthday with Lincoln statue unveiling in The Villages, with researchers stunned at the sheer speed in which the statue caught herpes from residents [Florida]. Proto Thema - English — Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations are at an all-time high, transcending governments and election cycles