Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NP View: Canada, Dominion of freedom

National Post

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June 27, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

July 1, we mark all this great land is and can still become

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Western Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

WATCH LIVE: Western Standard Independence Debate

WATCH LIVE: Western Standard Independence Debate

Law & Liberty

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· Jul 1, 2026

Intoning Our Independence

This Fourth of July, read the Declaration aloud.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration

A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Grateful Canadian’s Love Letter To America

My Dearest America, From across your northern border, from a nation that has enjoyed the serene luxury of your shadow and your shelter, I write to you on the occasion of your 250th birthday — as a grateful beloved and not some moralistic scold or resentful neighbor. For I am acutely aware that the liberties ...

Americans for Prosperity

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· Jul 10, 2026

What is self-government, and why does it still matter?

The Declaration of Independence rests on a revolutionary idea: Our rights don’t come from government. Self-governance is rooted in the belief that people are born with inherent rights and that governments are established to protect them. In practice, this idea means legitimate government depends on the consent of the governed. This article will explore important [] The post What is self-government, and why does it still matter? appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

American Thinker

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· Jul 2, 2026

Containing Socialism at Home

Photo Credit: Perchance AIBy J. Robert SmithAs the 250th anniversary of our declaring independence from British tyranny nears, what’s affirmed is that America is preordained to be the battleground between liberty and tyranny -- whatever the stripe.

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Related coverage for "NP View: Canada, Dominion of freedom": Western Standard — WATCH LIVE: Western Standard Independence Debate. Law & Liberty — Intoning Our Independence. Real Clear Politics — A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration. The Daily Wire — A Grateful Canadian’s Love Letter To America. Americans for Prosperity — What is self-government, and why does it still matter?. American Thinker — Containing Socialism at Home