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 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) 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.

The Founders’ Own Second Thoughts

Jacobin

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July 4, 2026

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Even the Founding Fathers had second thoughts about the system they had created.

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Fox News

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· Jul 5, 2026

As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us

Founders fire — the bold vision and risk-taking spirit behind the Declaration of Independence — still drives American exceptionalism 250 years later.

American Thinker

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· Jul 4, 2026

America at 250: Will our Founding Ideals Survive?

Photo Credit: John TrumballBy Scott S. PowellInasmuch as the Founding Fathers and Lincoln were all willing to give their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish and save the nation, how should Americans now think about their obligations?

Portside

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· Jul 7, 2026

We Need a Second Founding

We Need a Second Founding barry Tue, 07/07/2026 - 18:39

RedState

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Left Eats Its Own: Brad Lander Ousts Dan Goldman

The Left Eats Its Own: Brad Lander Ousts Dan Goldman

Inc.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why More Founders Are Pursuing a Second Citizenship

One passport is good. Two might be smarter.

Americans for Prosperity

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Declaration is America’s greatest conversation

Most people think of the Declaration of Independence only as the document that announced America’s independence. It did that, but it also did something else just as important. It started a history-changing conversation that we’re still having today. The Declaration is an argument meant to be read, discussed, and remembered. The founders explained why leaving [] The post The Declaration is America’s greatest conversation appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

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Related coverage for "The Founders’ Own Second Thoughts": Fox News — As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us. American Thinker — America at 250: Will our Founding Ideals Survive? . Portside — We Need a Second Founding. RedState — The Left Eats Its Own: Brad Lander Ousts Dan Goldman. Inc.com — Why More Founders Are Pursuing a Second Citizenship. Americans for Prosperity — The Declaration is America’s greatest conversation