Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
My America: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
An irreconcilable sense of alienation and belonging has been one of America’s many gifts to me
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Technique: Name Calling
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Mexico News Daily
· Jul 11, 2026
Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance
Whether its raising the flag, singing the national anthem or reciting the pledge of allegiance, you gain a new appreciation of patriotism when you're raising a child in Mexico, writes Sarah DeVries. The post Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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· Jul 3, 2026
The Indivisible America
I first pledged allegiance to America at a time of raging war and political violence. People said the nation would unravel, which was-and is-a juvenile assumption.
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In my home country, our flag isn't political. It belongs to everyone
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
AMERICAN PRIDE DROPS
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It’s Not All About Money
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Related coverage for "My America: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag": Mexico News Daily — Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance. Real Clear Politics — The Indivisible America. The i Paper — I’m an American in England – it’s time to get over your flag shame. Salon — What a subway ride with white supremacists taught me about America. Drudge Report — AMERICAN PRIDE DROPS. Digby's Hullabaloo — It’s Not All About Money