Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1767, John Quincy Adams, American lawyer and politician, 6th President of the United States (died 1848) was born. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1970, Eric Owens, American opera singer was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2014, Randall Stout, American architect, designed the Taubman Museum of Art (born 1958) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump celebrates installation of slave owner statue near White House and urges people to visit it
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The statue was removed from public display during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020
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National Review
· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
Trump attending America 250 fireworks display at Mount Rushmore
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· Jul 4, 2026
Trump kicks off America 250 at Mount Rushmore with Air Force One flyover
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Mount Rushmore ahead of a speech marking America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Crowds have gathered in anticipation of the address on the eve of the July 4 holiday. Those in attendance were also treated to a low flyby of the brand-new Air Force One over the iconic monument.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump, 80, Unravels Over Botched Vanity Project in Morning Meltdown
Kevin Dietsch / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump spent Monday morning freaking out about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after his renovations turned into a debacle with algae and peeling paint ahead of July 4 celebrations.The president took to Truth Social to post unhinged threats and accusations after the massive pool on the National Mall has become a mess following his repeated bragging about how good he was at fixing pools. “Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP!” Trump wrote. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Le Monde
· Jun 27, 2026
250 years of American independence: Frederick Douglass, the former slave turned celebrity who skewered the Republic's hypocrisy
'America 250' (6/13). In April 1876, all of Washington's elite gathered to witness the unveiling of a statue of Abraham Lincoln emancipating enslaved people. The main speaker, Frederick Douglass, himself formerly enslaved and one of the most famous faces in the country, was known for directly challenging white Americans. A legendary speech he gave in 1852 proved just that.
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