Culture
World’s largest steam locomotive is rolling back through the Midwest in celebration of America 250The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is chugging its way back through the heartland this month, drawing massive crowds. Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 is… Read More
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First colonies and southern charm – VA, NC, SC, GA, TN showcase the southern East Coast at The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Virginia, North Carolina,… Read More
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The Great Plains to the Great Lakes – ND, SD, MN, WI, MI highlight America’s northern Midwest at The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Spanning the Great Plains… Read More
Politics
DSA boasts – on July 4 – that it has more members than any socialist organization in US history(The Daily Signal) – While America was celebrating the 250th anniversary of its Founding, the Democratic Socialists of America celebrated becoming what it calls the “largest socialist organization… Read More
Government
Trump marshals Americans, historic spirit of defiance in speech celebrating US’s 250th birthday(Daily Caller News Foundation) – In a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism,… Read More
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Democrat city boasts of July 4 tyranny, bans fireworks, even sparklers(Daily Caller News Foundation) – One deep blue D.C. suburb will not be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks as its local government urges residents to turn in… Read More
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‘Mere promises, not guarantees’: A call for unity and the duty to keep America’s republic alive at 250Missouri’s top judge is asking citizens to reflect on the July 4th holiday’s true meaning as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
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WATCH: Runners carry American flag across country to unite Americans for July 4An American flag is being carried by more than 1,000 runners from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week and is expected to arrive in time for fireworks during… Read More
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An inside look at Daily Signal documentary ‘sacred honor: The declaration that defines a nation’(The Daily Signal) – The Daily Signal has released a new trailer for its latest documentary titled “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation.” “Sacred Honor”… Read More
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Weekend fun in Kansas City: Ballet, fireworks, NERF battles, moreAs summer continues at full speed and anticipation builds for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, Kansas City residents have multiple opportunities for family fun this weekend. Dramatic… Read More
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The Great American State Fair boasts 50 states, 6 territories, 250 years of freedomThe Great American State Fair kicked off Wednesday evening, featuring live music, an Air Force fly-over, and a rally for President Donald Trump. The Fair officially opened Thursday… Read More
Government
‘We are done being ashamed of America’: US Senate reaffirms Declaration of Independence to combat falling national prideA Missouri lawmaker took to the Senate floor Thursday and successfully passed a measure reaffirming the Declaration of Independence ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Sen. Eric… Read More
Government
Individual targeted in foiled UFC terror plot speaks out(The Center Square) – One of the targets in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House says he is not intimidated… Read More
Government
Congress eyes $1.9 billion reboot of conservation law for America 250A new bipartisan bill would authorize up to $1.9 billion annually to repair America’s aging national parks and public lands, just in time for America 250 celebrations. Read More
Opinion
Americans need to respect the monuments of our nationAfter years of being covered in graffiti, overrun by homeless camps and reeking of drugs and human excrement, Columbus Circle at Union Station in Washington, D.C., is finally glistening… Read More
Culture
Poll: 2 in 3 proud to be American(The Center Square) – Sampling 1,000 adults nationwide ahead of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, a poll released Tuesday finds 68% are proud to be American and 69%… Read More
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Artists pull out of Great American State Fair, citing partisanship and ‘threats’(The Daily Signal) – Several musical artists scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair in honor of America’s 250th birthday have withdrawn from the event… Read More
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Celebrating America 250: National Gallery of Art opens flag exhibit, sends renowned artwork across countryA new exhibit featuring artistic interpretations of the American flag opens June 6 at the National Gallery of Art as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. The… Read More
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WATCH: Missouri’s musical Route 66 highway celebrates America’s Mother RoadRoute 66, the “Mother Road” stretching more than 2,000 miles across the United States, is becoming a musical highway to celebrate its 100th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday. Musical highways use specially designed rumble… Read More
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Rededicate 250: What attendees told The Lion about faith and AmericaThousands wrapped around Washington, D.C., city blocks over the weekend to attend a festival devoted to rededicating the U.S. to God ahead of its 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, the organization created to… Read More