Trump makes yet another addition to the White House with bronze statue in the Rose Garden The bronze artwork was created by the same sculptor who created a towering gold statue of the president The Independent UK · Jul 20
Ginsburg and Biden’s blind spot: when leaders don’t know when to leave George Washington believed it too, then walked away twice. Ginsburg and Biden believed it, and didn't. Fortune · Jul 19
New book blows up the myth of Maitland's 'little black boy' Mark Tindall's new book has sought to correct the record of Maitland's little black boy. Newcastle Herald · Jul 19
Quote of the day by George Washington: 'Do not suffer your good nature... to say yes when you ought to say no' George Washington's quote emphasizes responsible choices over mere agreeableness. Leaders must prioritize public good, not personal comfort, when deciding. Saying no when necessary protects collective interests and upholds integrity. This timeless wisdom guides leaders in professional and personal spheres. Balancing compassion with accountability defines true leadership and ethical action. The Economic Times · Jul 18
Quote of the day by George Washington, 'It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company' offers timeless life advice on healthy relationships, friendship, self-respect, loneliness, bliss in solitude Quote of the day by George Washington offers timeless guidance for building a life founded on character, wisdom, and self-respect. George Washington's words encourage us to choose relationships that inspire honesty, kindness, responsibility, and personal growth. While loneliness may sometimes feel difficult, it is often a healthier path than allowing… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Trump team removes slavery display from George Washington’s Philadelphia home Exhibition at President’s House, where the Founding Father’s family lived with nine slaves from 1790 to 1797, replaced after court battle by new installation that historians say whitewashes the subject The Independent UK · Jul 16
Press freedom is the new terrorism The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know Salon · Jul 16
‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home Replacement of panels with version that’s sympathetic to enslavers comes amid effort by Trump to dismantle diversity initiatives The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home The exhibit was installed where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 The Independent UK · Jul 15
‘True Patriots’: a traveling play honors enslaved Africans’ role in the American revolution Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience retells the revolutionary war from the perspective of the formerly enslaved The Guardian - US · Jul 14
For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the United States has ramped up military, economic and political interventions in Latin America. The Conversation · Jul 13
Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Faces Another Setback The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced another setback after crews drained the historic landmark for additional repairs, delaying plans to showcase the restored site during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Benzinga · Jul 12
Right-wing pundit tries to erase Black women’s contributions to America’s founding — so a Washington doctor snaps back with receipts “Documented. Verified. Present at the founding.” We Got This Covered · Jul 11
My subway ride with white supremacists Surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on the DC Metro, I considered what it means to be an American Salon · Jul 10
The Guardian - US · Jul 10 ‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting pool
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…
Reason · Jul 7 The American Revolution Was Fought With Muskets and Ink As John Adams said, the war was both an effect and a consequence of a revolution in the minds of the people.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Trump makes strange claim that ‘George Washington had two desks’ to justify getting rich off his presidency Trump repeats false claim about George Washington as his family abandons efforts to hide moneymaking efforts
International Business Times UK · Jul 6 'Masked Agents Terrorising Streets': NYC Mayor Slams Trump's Hardline Immigration Policies in Fiery Speech Zohran Mamdani's speech at New York City Hall criticised immigration enforcement and inequality, contrasting sharply with Trump's vision of America during its 250th anniversary celebrations.
Reason · Jul 6 In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July My family spent the Fourth of July in Philadelphia. This was a last-minute decision, but it was the right one.… The post In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July appeared first on Reason.com.
Cinemablend · Jul 5 Minions & Monsters Takes Top Banana At Fourth Of July Box Office, But I’m Surprised By How Close The Race Was Not as much chaos as we were expecting.
Cinemablend · Jul 5 As Young Washington's Theatrical Debut Tops Expectations, Its Director Shares Huge News For What's Next A bigger than anticipated July 4 weekend for the new movie.
The Independent UK · Jul 5 White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions
The Independent UK · Jul 5 Minions narrowly beat Toy Story 5 in July Fourth weekend box office battle ‘Minions & Monsters’ has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating ‘Toy Story 5’