Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 472, Anthemius, Roman emperor (born 420) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1944, Patricia Polacco, American author and illustrator was born. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2014, Randall Stout, American architect, designed the Taubman Museum of Art (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump Is Turning D.C. Into a Theme Park for the American Century
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
The president erects monuments to the nation's greatness at home, while undermining it all over the world
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Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump ruins everything
While the reality TV version of Donald Trump would have put on the best semiquincentennial celebration ever, the real one is putting on a combination of banal partisan rally and D- underfunded county fair: I stopped by the Great American State Fair on Tuesday. The website listed the day’s theme as “Innovation, Technology Progress.” [] The post Trump ruins everything appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 1, 2026
Opinion: How Trump’s Very First Rally Eerily Foreshadowed His July 4 MAGA Takeover
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/ReutersOn Saturday night, Donald Trump will take over the National Mall to turn the nation’s 250th birthday party into a celebration of himself.“We are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a ‘TRIBUTE TO AMERICA,’” he announced on Truth Social.The event—which is to end with what Trump is hyping as the “largest fireworks show in history”—will be the most grandiose of the 80-year-old’s self-celebrating rallies, whose history now stretches back nearly four decades.Read more at The Daily Beast.
BBC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
Irish Star
· Jun 25, 2026
'I went to Donald Trump's new $14M Reflecting Pool, and 1 thing surprised me’
EXCLUSIVE: After months of Trump boasting and bragging about how wonderful the new Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would be, and then week of algae-filled chaos, I took a trip to Washington, D.C. to see what the fuss was all about
Bloomberg
· Jun 29, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to National Parks, Without the Crowds
US national parks are surging in popularity, between America’s 250th celebrations and the increasing demand for domestic travel. Our guide for 16 popular national parks from across the US is here to help you find ways around the crowds. (Source: Bloomberg)
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 8, 2026
How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday
For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the Great American State Fair, part of the celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump's approach to commemorating the anniversary has injected a more partisan tone into events meant to bring Americans together. Liz Landers reports from the fair.
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Related coverage for "Trump Is Turning D.C. Into a Theme Park for the American Century": Lawyers, Guns & Money — Trump ruins everything. The Daily Beast — Opinion: How Trump’s Very First Rally Eerily Foreshadowed His July 4 MAGA Takeover. BBC News — Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately. Irish Star — 'I went to Donald Trump's new $14M Reflecting Pool, and 1 thing surprised me’. Bloomberg — The Ultimate Guide to National Parks, Without the Crowds. PBS NewsHour — How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday