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“A story of how U.S. National Anthem came to be.” “September 14, 1814American soldiers raised a large flag over the fort to celebrate their victory, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write a poem called “Defence of Fort M’Henry”. The flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, became known as the Star-Spangled Banner.” Later the poemContinue reading “Francis Scott Key”

“At the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August, Delegates from all 50 state and US territories will convene in Chicago.” “Democrats will rally around Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ nomination for President and Vice President of the United States.” “The 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago will show America what President Biden, Vice President Harris, andContinue reading “Democrat National Convention”

“Chicago police boss confident in Democratic National Convention security plan after Trump shooting.”Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Chicago Police are stressing the city’s preparedness for next month’s Democratic National Convention. (AP Video: Melissa Winder)Published 6:34 PM CDT, July 15, 2024 https://apnews.com/video/chicago-democratic-national-convention-united-states-government-shootings-national-b6ea43fd59dd4700ba3d0e386de09710

“What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” was a speech delivered by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852, at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York, at a meeting organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society. In the address, Douglass states that positive statements about perceived American values, such as liberty, citizenship, and freedom,Continue reading “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”

Times of Israel: IDF says it reached center of Khan Younis, has sent additional division into GazaTroops of the 98th Division operate in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, in a handout photo released December 6, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces) “Troops of the 98th Division operate in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, in a handout photo released DecemberContinue reading “Israel Defense Forces in Khan Younes”

Happy 4th of July “Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.” America’s Founding Documents: “These three documents, known collectively as the Charters ofContinue reading “Declaration of Independence”

Civil Rights Act signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964, prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities, and made employment discrimination illegal. It was the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction. “In a nationally televised address on June 6, 1963, President JohnContinue reading “July 2nd;”Civil Rights Act of 1964″”

NPR: “One day after facing off on the debate stage, President Biden and former President Donald Trump held campaign rallies that built off of Thursday’s debate performance.” “Warning Signs For Biden: Post-Debate Polls Show More Voters Worried About Biden’s Fitness—But Race Still Virtually Tied” “In a post debate rally Biden showcased a different side. AsContinue reading “Post Debate Analysis”