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New book blows up the myth of Maitland's 'little black boy'

Mark Tindall's new book has sought to correct the record of Maitland's little black boy.

Newcastle Herald

Quote of the day by George Washington: 'Do not suffer your good nature... to say yes when you ought to say no'

George Washington's quote emphasizes responsible choices over mere agreeableness. Leaders must prioritize public good, not personal comfort, when deciding. Saying no when necessary protects collective interests and upholds integrity. This timeless wisdom guides leaders in professional and personal spheres. Balancing compassion with accountability defines true leadership and ethical action.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Washington, 'It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company' offers timeless life advice on healthy relationships, friendship, self-respect, loneliness, bliss in solitude

Quote of the day by George Washington offers timeless guidance for building a life founded on character, wisdom, and self-respect. George Washington's words encourage us to choose relationships that inspire honesty, kindness, responsibility, and personal growth. While loneliness may sometimes feel difficult, it is often a healthier path than allowing…

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Trump team removes slavery display from George Washington’s Philadelphia home

Exhibition at President’s House, where the Founding Father’s family lived with nine slaves from 1790 to 1797, replaced after court battle by new installation that historians say whitewashes the subject

The Independent UK

Press freedom is the new terrorism

The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know

Salon

‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home

Replacement of panels with version that’s sympathetic to enslavers comes amid effort by Trump to dismantle diversity initiatives

The Guardian - US

Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home

The exhibit was installed where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776

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‘True Patriots’: a traveling play honors enslaved Africans’ role in the American revolution

Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience retells the revolutionary war from the perspective of the formerly enslaved

The Guardian - US

For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different

Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the United States has ramped up military, economic and political interventions in Latin America.

The Conversation

Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Faces Another Setback

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced another setback after crews drained the historic landmark for additional repairs, delaying plans to showcase the restored site during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Benzinga

Right-wing pundit tries to erase Black women’s contributions to America’s founding — so a Washington doctor snaps back with receipts

“Documented. Verified. Present at the founding.”

We Got This Covered

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

‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history

Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital

The Guardian - US

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation

David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting pool

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn

THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…

Reason

The American Revolution Was Fought With Muskets and Ink

As John Adams said, the war was both an effect and a consequence of a revolution in the minds of the people.

The Independent UK

Trump makes strange claim that ‘George Washington had two desks’ to justify getting rich off his presidency

Trump repeats false claim about George Washington as his family abandons efforts to hide moneymaking efforts

International Business Times UK

'Masked Agents Terrorising Streets': NYC Mayor Slams Trump's Hardline Immigration Policies in Fiery Speech

Zohran Mamdani's speech at New York City Hall criticised immigration enforcement and inequality, contrasting sharply with Trump's vision of America during its 250th anniversary celebrations.

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In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July

My family spent the Fourth of July in Philadelphia. This was a last-minute decision, but it was the right one.… The post In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July appeared first on Reason.com.

Cinemablend

Minions & Monsters Takes Top Banana At Fourth Of July Box Office, But I’m Surprised By How Close The Race Was

Not as much chaos as we were expecting.

Cinemablend

As Young Washington's Theatrical Debut Tops Expectations, Its Director Shares Huge News For What's Next

A bigger than anticipated July 4 weekend for the new movie.

The Independent UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

The Independent UK

Minions narrowly beat Toy Story 5 in July Fourth weekend box office battle

‘Minions & Monsters’ has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Times of India

USA@250: One nation, under construction

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring…

The Economic Times

Trump headlines US' 250th birthday celebrations in divided America

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in Washington D.C. President Trump's planned rally and fireworks display faced evacuation orders amidst sweltering temperatures. The anniversary also highlighted deep national divisions, with differing views on the country's adherence to…

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