Independence Day

America's Oldest National Political Holiday

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.21.2012

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On March 18, 1766, for the very first time America celebrated a political event together -- and they continued to do so for years afterwards. Together. As Americans -- celebrating a purely American national political holiday.

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Look Who's Playing TV's Latest President

Posted 02.25.2012

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Cue "Hail to the Chief" because TV has found its president. Bill Pullman, who famously took on the role of head of state in the 1996 blockbuster "I...

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Fox Planning Independence Day Sequels, With or Without a Pricey Will Smith

NY Mag | Posted 12.27.2011

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After fifteen years of movie destruction, director Roland Emmerich and his old producing and screenwriting partner Dean Devlin are now putting the fin...

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Independence Day Sequels Coming, But Is Will Smith Out?

Posted 12.27.2011

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Can we truly celebrate "Independence Day" without its original leading man? According to Vulture, Fox is planning two, back-to-back sequels to the ...

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Fourth of July Celebrations: 8 Quintessentially American Independence Festivities

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Dolan | Posted 09.20.2011

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It may be the most American of celebrations, but the Fourth of July is by no means a static observance. Sure, just the mention of Independence Day con...

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15 Of The Biggest 4th Of July Shows In America Ranked (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Ballhaus | Posted 09.20.2011

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Fourth of July Fireworks should be larger than life. As Independence Day rounds the corner for the 235th time, we decided to take a look at the bigges...

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PHOTOS: South Korea Marks 66 Years Of Independence

Posted 10.15.2011

Read More: Korean War, Japan, Wwii, World War II, South Korea Independence Day, Independence Day, South Korea, North Korea, World News

Proud South Koreans marked the 66th anniversary of their nation's independence from Japanese rule Monday with festive music, spirited performances and...

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Space History in DC: White Roses for Explorers, Part 3

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: History, Arlington National Cemetery, Astronauts, Independence Day, Apollo, Grissom, Chaffee, Irwin, College News

There were several pebbles on top of the headstones of the Apollo 1 crewmembers, and on top of Roger Chaffee's, there was also a coin. At first I thought it was just a quarter, but as I got closer, I recognized it as something else.

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Space History in DC: White Roses for Explorers, Part 2

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 10.08.2011

Read More: Challenger, Arlington National Cemetery, History, Astronauts, Space Shuttle, Independence Day, Columbia, College News

I left flowers at both of the shuttle monuments, as well as at each of the individual graves of the three Columbia crew members who were buried behind there -- Michael Anderson, Laurel Clark, and David Brown.

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Space History in DC: White Roses for Explorers, Part 1

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 10.07.2011

Read More: Exploration, Arlington National Cemetery, History, Nasa, Internship, Independence Day, Challenger, Astronauts, Polar Exploration, College News

I wanted to find the graves of some of the astronauts who are buried at Arlington and pay my respects.

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Ballpark Liturgy: America's New Civic Religion

Andrew Bacevich | Posted 09.27.2011

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In ways far more satisfying than displaying banners or bumper stickers, the Fenway Park Independence Day event provided a made-to-order opportunity for conscience easing.

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The Funniest Bastille Day Someecards

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.13.2011

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For those of us who tuned out during 12th grade history, Bastille Day is a French National Holiday celebrated every year on July 14 to commemorate the...

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WATCH: July Brings An Eye-Popping Burst In UFO Sightings

HuffingtonPost.com | Lee Speigel | Posted 10.03.2011

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On July 2, 2011, a group of glowing orbs was seen floating over an area of Moscow, and on a video that captured them, they appear to change back and f...

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An Uplifting Fourth of July

Michael Kaiser | Posted 09.10.2011

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While I had entered the Los Angeles Children's Chorus rehearsal feeling tired from a long season, put upon by budget cuts, I realized once again why I do this work, why all arts managers do their work.

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What You Need To Know About South Sudan

Posted 09.07.2011

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With South Sudan's hour of independence drawing nearer, many locals are said to be in a contemplative mood, recalling their country's half-century wor...

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PHOTOS: South Sudan Begins Countdown To Independence

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.07.2011

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JUBA, Sudan (AP)--When Southern Sudan becomes the world's newest country on Saturday, its people will rejoice in the streets as it enters statehood as...

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Not Another Immigrant Story

Nedda Alammar | Posted 09.06.2011

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In celebration of American Independence Day, I rolled out of bed, cracked open a Skinnygirl margarita, and proceeded to flip through the channel...

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Jobless Claims Down But Data Incomplete

Posted 09.06.2011

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WASHINGTON - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, government data showed on Thursday, but distortions asso...

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Peace Is the New War: Keys to 21st Century Citizenship

John Tarnoff | Posted 09.05.2011

Read More: Independence Day, July 4th, Military Spending, War, Sustainability, Nation Building, Peace, 21st Century, World News

While I have tremendous respect for those who serve in the military, 21st century citizenship needs to reframe the meaning of nationalism and civic pride as a commemoration of Peace, not War.

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WATCH: Comedian Does Bill Pullman's 'Independence Day' Speech For NYC

Posted 09.05.2011

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While you were sitting on your butt watching fireworks this holiday weekend, comedian Sean Kleier was out being a patriot. He took it upon himself...

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Earning Our Stars and Stripes

Nikki Stone | Posted 09.03.2011

Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to be able to work toward our dreams. I know one good friend who has never taken that for granted.

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NATO: 4 Service Members Killed In Afghanistan

AP | DAVID STRINGER and DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 09.04.2011

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KABUL, Afghanistan — British Prime Minister David Cameron urged the Taliban Tuesday to follow the lead of former militants in Northern Ireland a...

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True Celebration, July 4, 2011

Jonathan Granoff | Posted 09.04.2011

Read More: Declaration of Independence, Equality, Independence Day, Social Justice, Politics News

Equality of the soul has become the gold standard of social justice since the Declaration of Independence. It is not based on what is seen with the eyes, but what is understood by wisdom. That is is why it is actually wisdom that was being celebrated yesterday.

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Divorce: Independence or Enslavement?

Mark Schwartz | Posted 09.03.2011

Read More: Psychotherapy, Emotional Dependence, Therapy, Divorce News, Divorce, Independence Day, Slavery, Benefits of Psychotherapy, Divorce-Literature, Divorce News

July 4 prompted thoughts of whether divorce is a declaration of independence or a form of slavery.

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What I Want for My Birthday: Grown-Up Pols

Lauren Ashburn | Posted 09.03.2011

Read More: Fourth of July, July Fourth Wishes, Fourth of July Wishes, 4th of July, Independence Day, July 4th, July Fourth, Politics News

What I want is something that will undoubtedly help all of those struggling families here and abroad. And I bet it's what many of you long for, too: Politicians who make decisions together for the common good of the country.

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