What So Proudly We Hail: A Look at Independence Day

What So Proudly We Hail: A Look at Independence Day

Posted by on Jul 3, 2020 in People and Culture, United States | No Comments

In a normal year, you might celebrate July 4th by attending a community fireworks show or participating in your town’s local parade. Since many of us will be avoiding crowds due to coronavirus quarantine this year, you may have to celebrate at home by wearing red, white and/or blue; consuming vast amounts of cookout food […]

We the People

We the People

We live in a country where it is easy to take our freedom for granted. But the concept that the government must answer to its citizens is a very complicated idea. Despite the challenges and the shortcomings that are a reality in our very complicated nation, the basic foundation of our democracy remains a model […]

Voices of a Nation

Voices of a Nation

Posted by on Jul 2, 2014 in United States, United States History | No Comments

We live in a country where it is easy to take our freedom for granted. But the concept that the government must answer to its citizens is a very complicated idea. Despite the challenges and the shortcomings that are a reality in our very complicated nation, the basic foundation of our democracy remains a model […]

National Holidays Around the World

Posted by on Jul 4, 2013 in Government, Top Stories, United States, World | No Comments

How do you celebrate July 4th? You might display the Stars and Stripes on your front porch, or dress in red, white, and blue. You might march in a parade, attend a family picnic, or watch a spectacular fireworks display. People in other countries also celebrate important national holidays. Visit the Fourth of July topic […]

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