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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? A history lesson on July 4th
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 3 days agoThese men are listed among the nation's "Founding Fathers." Notable names include President John...
Book Review: 'John Quincy Adams' gives the sixth president's life the sweep and scope it deserves
Richmond News· 5 days agoTo be clear, Randall Woods' “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” is not a leisurely read designed for the beach or airport. Clocking in at more than 700 pages, ...
5 best (HBO) Max TV shows to watch this 4th of July weekend
Digital Trends via Yahoo Canada News· 13 hours agoThe show offers a richly detailed portrayal of his life, from the Boston Massacre of 1770 until his...
July 4th isn’t really Independence Day. And we Americans get other history wrong, too | Opinion
Myrtle Beach Sun News via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoJohn Trumbull’s famous “Declaration of Independence” was a figment of the artist’s imagination....
34 actors who have played U.S. presidents
Entertainment Weekly via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoBush in Adam McKay's Dick Cheney biopic Vice, earning an Oscar nomination for his performance. O...
Editorial: July 2 is America's true date of birth. And rebirth
Los Angeles Times· 4 days agoJohn Adams, American patriot and the nation’s second president, believed Independence Day would be...
Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, & More Join President Joe Biden at Grand Opening of Stonewall National...
Just Jared· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden is celebrating Pride Month! The 81-year-old President and wife Dr. Jill Biden...
In electing a president, do we care more about statesmanship or our emotions? | Opinion
Bradenton Herald via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoDepartment designer Alexander Hamilton’s advanced administrative policies helped the U.S. pay off...
Senate Republicans Are Now in the Mix for Top Posts in a Trump Presidency
New York Times· 7 hours agoIt’s a change from 2016, when House Republicans were the preferred candidates. At least two senators...
14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAnd even then, it wasn't made a paid holiday for all federal employees until 1941. 6. Three U.S. Presidents Have Died on July 4 Incredibly, both Thomas...