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Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday
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National Post
· Jul 4, 2026
J.D. Tuccille: A glorious, 250-year-old republic of freedom
Americans have lots worth celebrating this Independence Day, even with polarized politics
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 30, 2026
Happy unrequited birthday, America!
The celebratory mood is mixed, if not altogether nihilistic.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 6, 2026
Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Showed How Little He Understands America
This Independence Day, countless Americans celebrated our country’s 250th anniversary in countless jubilatory ways, from grilling in the backyard, to going to fireworks shows, and even traveling to Mt. Vernon to pay respects to the Father of Our Country. But a certain socialist mayor of New York City took the occasion to deliver a speech...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Wang Son-taek] America 250: Liberal democracy 250
Last week marked the 250th anniversary of American independence. Although Americans celebrate it as the birth of their nation, the anniversary deserves recognition far beyond the United States because it marks the emergence of the modern democratic republic as a practical model of government. The principles underlying liberal democracy had existed long before 1776. Ancient Athens experimented with democracy, Ancient Rome contributed republican traditions, and Enlightenment thinkers such as John
Washingtonian
· Jun 23, 2026
Is This the Right Time to Be Celebrating America?
A-meh-rica at 250 My best friend was born on the Fourth of July. In recent years—some difficult years for the country—that has given me a level of plausible deniability. I still go to the beach and watch fireworks and down hot dogs like a sword swallower. But I’m not really celebrating America. I’m just celebrating [] The post Is This the Right Time to Be Celebrating America? first appeared on Washingtonian.
Conservative Review
· Jul 3, 2026
Why All Patriots Should Watch The Patriot On America’s 250th Birthday
The Patriot aspires to tell a truly American story.
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