Trump appears to put himself on Mount Rushmore’s level with latest post IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 3
Trump’s latest fictional post puts him next to Washington and Lincoln The image was seized upon by MAGA faithful, who celebrated ‘three American legends’ The Independent UK · Aug 3
Donald Trump Commemorative Passport Has One Little-Known Loophole if You Don't Want His Portrait The State Department expands the rollout of a new commemorative passport featuring President Trump's portrait, sparking public debate and high demand despite the complex application process. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: “Happiness, not in another place but this place..." American poet's classic thought on happiness, mental peace and a timeless reminder on finding joy today Quote of the Day: Walt Whitman's quote “Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour" encourages finding happiness in the present moment. This timeless message reminds us that joy exists right here and now and many people postpone happiness by waiting for future achievements… The Economic Times · Jul 22
106 Timeline Facts That’ll Completely Change Your Sense Of History (New Pics) Time can be surprisingly hard to put into perspective. Cleopatra lived closer to the moon landing than to the building of the Great Pyramids, while Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. It honestly doesn’t feel real when you read it, but it’s true. To boggle your mind even… Bored Panda · Jul 20
Lincoln Documents Allegedly Exposed to 80-Degree Heat Inside Flawed National Mall Exhibit Rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment, signed by Lincoln, face alleged preservation issues at a new exhibit, raising concerns about document safety and exhibit management. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
My subway ride with white supremacists Surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on the DC Metro, I considered what it means to be an American Salon · Jul 10
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: ‘Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe’ Thoughtful preparation before undertaking tasks leads to greater effectiveness. Sharpening one's skills and knowledge ensures success with less effort. This proverb highlights the value of planning and learning alongside action. It encourages continuous improvement and adaptation in all aspects of life. Wise effort, not just hard work, builds the strongest… The Times of India · Jul 8
Trump goes on manic 105-post Truth Social free-for-all hours after his July 4 MAGA-fest is beset by weather chaos Trump’s Truth Social posts ranged from criticizing a federal judge who ruled against him to sharing an photo of actor Macaulay Culkin The Independent UK · Jul 5
America Was Not Founded by 'Tariff Men,' Contrary to This Painting in Trump's White House Free trade is "a direct affront to our Founding Fathers," President Donald Trump said during his first presidential campaign. Reason · Jul 5
On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedom On This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publishing Principia, Venezuela declaring independence and Algeria gaining freedom to the founding of Amazon, the establishment of the UK's National Health Service and Arthur Ashe's historic Wimbledon triumph, the… The Economic Times · Jul 4
‘All men are created equal’: America has lost its values. It’s time to go back to the founding text As the US celebrates 250 years, the Declaration of Independence has been curiously absent. Yet its language on the consent of the governed is more relevant than ever The Guardian - US · Jul 4
Trump launches US’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack In speech at Mount Rushmore, US president claims resurgent ‘communist menace’ poses threat to country The Guardian - US · Jul 4
Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 50 photographs that capture America at 250 From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
The Economic Times · Jul 1 On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more On This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relations. From the Continental Congress advancing American independence and the signing of the Civil Rights Act to Amelia Earhart's disappearance, the Simla Agreement and the opening of the first Walmart, the…
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 US Confidence Collapses before its 250th; US-UK 'Special Relationship' May be Facing Biggest Test since Suez A survey reveals Americans' mixed feelings about national pride, political divisions, and the future as the US approaches its 250th anniversary, with tensions also affecting the US-UK alliance.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Thomas Jefferson’s legacy faces a new reckoning as America approaches its 250th birthday America’s birth is rooted in his most profound contradiction — the man who proclaimed that “all men are created equal” while being a slaveholder to the end of his life
The Conversation · Jun 29 Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Quote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: “We dream in our waking moments, and...” - Inspiring life lessons on awareness, imagination, and purposeful living from The Scarlet Letter: a timeless guide to understanding yourself and shaping your future Quote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was one of America's most influential novelists and short-story writers, best known for The Scarlet Letter. A master of psychological fiction, he explored guilt, morality, human nature, and hidden emotions. His works blended deep philosophical insight with powerful storytelling, making…
Fortune · Jun 24 Trump mistakes the bully pulpit for bullying leadership — history's villains were never heroes His admiration for Attila the Hun, Stalin and Hitler reveals a fundamental misreading of power: brute force builds empires that crumble, not legacies.
The Guardian - US · Jun 23 It’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor The symbolic power of a stagnant pond beneath Lincoln’s statue has proven irresistible for the president’s critics
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Word of Wisdom by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman: "Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to..." - One of the most valuable lessons from Thinking, Fast and Slow shows why remembering the right experience can matter more than acquiring new knowledge every day The global understanding of human capability changed when Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman introduced his groundbreaking framework on cognitive processing. True mental power extendsfar beyond simple logical calculations or high score achievements on standard academic exams. The revolutionary Daniel Kahneman intelligence theory on memory access and attention control explains how our…
The Guardian - US · Jun 21 The white working class knows the American project isn’t working. Here’s why that will never matter to them Access to power over other racial groups is their preferred political currency
The Times of India · Jun 20 America@250 swathed in red, white, and blue — and green algae TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital was designed to mirror America's greatness. Instead, it is currently redolent of an expensive middle-school science experiment that has gone spectacularly wrong.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for...' - the Great Emancipator's inspiring words on freedom for all, equality, liberty and justice Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal nature of liberty. His Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for this freedom, making his message profoundly relevant today as a call for justice and equality for all.