Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, Orangetown Resolutions are adopted in the Province of New York, one of many protests against the British Parliament's Coercive Acts. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: U.S. forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign. In 1817, In Rome, New York, construction on the Erie Canal begins. In 1903, The Philippine-American War is officially concluded. In 1910, The Johnson-Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured. In 1911, A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. In 1922, R. James Harvey, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1960, Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Acts (United States)). In 2004, The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

LIVE END TRUMP’S AMERICA Protest in Philadelphia | America’s 250th

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July 4, 2026

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Status Coup reporter Jon Farina is LIVE in Philadelphia for a Trump protest during America's 250th Anniversary! We'll be covering the protest, talking to attendees, and cover anything that happens for the duration of the event. Status Coup is the leading INDEPENDENT ON-THE-GROUND reporting outlet in America that covers what the corporate media COVERS UP. We are FUNDED BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE—and need your support to help us stay ON-THE-GROUND. Join us as a paying member for as low as $5 bucks a month: https://www.statuscoup.com/join DONATE: https://statuscoup.com/donate/ SUBSTACK: https://statuscoup.substack.com SUPPORT US EVERYWHERE: https://www.instagram.com/statuscoup/ https://www.facebook.com/StatusCoup/ https://www.tiktok.com/@statuscoup https://www.twitter.com/StatusCoup Threads: https://www.threads.com/@statuscoup Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/statuscoupnews.bsky.social PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/StatusCoup GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/statuscoup Merch: https://www.StatusCoup.com/Store Join this channel's Membership for Exclusive Perks! Reporter/CEO Jordan Chariton: https://www.twitter.com/JordanChariton; https://jordanchariton.bsky.social Reporter JT Cestkowski: https://www.twitter.com/JTCestkowski; https://jtcestkowski.bsky.social Creative Director/Producer Michelle Dao: https://www.instagram.com/blue_lanes/ Videojournalist Jon Farina: https://www.twitter.com/JonFarinaPhoto, https://www.instagram.com/jonfarina/ Producer & Editor Colin Tooley https://www.twitter.com/ColinPTooley #news #uspoliticsnews #liveprotest #trumpprotest #philadelphia #news

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