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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1924, Oscar Wyatt, American businessman was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

What to know about July 4th security on National Mall

The Hill

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
What to know about July 4th security on National Mall

Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the 250th anniversary. The iconic annual fireworks show in the nation’s capital was designated as a “National Special Security Event” for the first time ever this...

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Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Great American State Fair’s Main Exhibit Is Trump Corruption

WASHINGTON, DC – I visited the Great American State Fair on several days over the past week. Yes, it’s empty. Security...

BNO News

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· Jul 4, 2026

National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms

Visitors are being evacuated from July 4 event grounds on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as severe storms move through the area, according to officials. The evacuation is taking place Saturday evening as Freedom 250, the National Park Service and other public safety agencies ask people at the event grounds, fireworks viewing areas and [] The post National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms appeared first on BNO News.

Times of India

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· Jun 25, 2026

At this US park, visitors have found over 37,000 diamonds since 1972 and can keep every gem they discover

At this US park, visitors have found over 37,000 diamonds since 1972 and can keep every gem they discover

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 1, 2026

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Great American State Fair menu: Classic American fare merges with MAHA

The Great American State Fair’s menu was released this week, giving the public a taste of what Freedom 250’s 16-day festival on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall holds for them. The event lineup is set to feature an array of local restaurants, a food challenge brought by sandwich shop Bub and Pop’s, and a sprinkle of []

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· Jul 8, 2026

This week in Oakland: Temescal Street Fair and the ‘Wood Street’ documentary screening at Grand Lake Theater

This week in Oakland: Temescal Street Fair and the ‘Wood Street’ documentary screening at Grand Lake Theater Other events include Pete Escovedo’s art exhibit, a “House of the Dragon” watch party, a walk of the historic F. M. “Borax” Smith Estate, and test your U.S History trivia at the library.

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Related coverage for "What to know about July 4th security on National Mall": Talking Points Memo — The Great American State Fair’s Main Exhibit Is Trump Corruption. BNO News — National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms. Times of India — At this US park, visitors have found over 37,000 diamonds since 1972 and can keep every gem they discover. ABC7 New York — Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots . Washington Examiner — Great American State Fair menu: Classic American fare merges with MAHA. Oaklandside — This week in Oakland: Temescal Street Fair and the ‘Wood Street’ documentary screening at Grand Lake Theater