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Trump mistakes the bully pulpit for bullying leadership — history's villains were never heroes

His admiration for Attila the Hun, Stalin and Hitler reveals a fundamental misreading of power: brute force builds empires that crumble, not legacies.

Fortune

Obstinate Daughters: shining a light on the women who sparked the American Revolution

A revealing new book, eight years in the making, singles out rebellious women from US history whose stories have often been sidelined

The Guardian - US

‘The American experiment is clearly ongoing’: Netflix series examines how the US was founded

In a new docuseries, names including Kamala Harris, Al Gore, Mike Pence and Hillary Clinton reflect on America’s origins

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Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence

Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence.

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George Washington letter sealing Britain’s defeat in America on show in London

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The Independent UK

Letter signed by George Washington accepting British surrender goes on display in London

The letter which marked the beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War is on display at the National Archives in Kew

Evening Standard

George Washington note accepting British surrender to go on display in London

The document is being exhibited as part of Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story, 1763–1783 at The National Archives in Kew.

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George Washington letter accepting British surrender to go on display for the first time

The letter set in motion the negotiations that led to the 1783 Treaty of Paris, when Britain formally recognised the independence of the United States

The Independent UK

It took 216 years for someone to honour George Washington's 1797 wish for a library: Mount Vernon's vault now holds his papers and volumes

George Washington's long-held dream of a dedicated repository for his papers has finally materialised 216 years later with the opening of the Fred W. Smith National Library at Mount Vernon. This state-of-the-art facility, funded by private donations, safeguards his personal collection of books and manuscripts. The library also fosters leadership…

The Times of India

Trump’s DC makeover frenzy bewilders locals and visitors: ‘It’s like we’re under occupation’

From East Wing demolition and ‘restoration’ of reflecting pool to bridge and fountain renovations, US capital is ‘a different city right now’

The Guardian - US

10 museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary

From Arkansas to Washington DC, museums across the US are grappling with what it means to celebrate the country

The Guardian - US

Second Amendment Roundup: Gun Ban for Pot Users Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decides 9-0 that marijuana use per se fails to support firearm prohibition.

Reason

Trump resurrected the statue of a slave owner - and it cost the taxpayer more than $500,000, report says

The administration fast-tracked project to install statue of Caesar Rodney ahead of America 250 celebrations

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Makes It Clear There Is No Drug Exception to the Second Amendment

The unanimous decision upholding the gun rights of cannabis consumers is striking given the Supreme Court's long history of accommodating the war on drugs.

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Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

The Economic Times

Father's Day 2026 Quote of the Day by George Washington: “The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.”

Father's Day 2026 Quote of the Day: As Father's Day approaches in 2026, George Washington's enduring quote highlights the shared responsibility between fathers and sons in teaching and learning duties. This timeless message emphasizes the crucial role of parental guidance in shaping character and preparing children for life's challenges, a…

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Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

Reason

1776 All-Stars: Why George Mason Is Extremely Underrated

I'm not saying that just because I teach at the university named after him.

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On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key events

On This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 and the first documented blood transfusion in 1667 to World War II events like the U.S. attack on Saipan, the date also includes breakthroughs in aviation,…

Reason

Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment

America's Founders helped create a world they were not yet ready to live in.

The Independent UK

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more events

On This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the landmark Miranda ruling, Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court nomination, the first summit between North and South Korean leaders and the historic federal criminal case against Donald Trump. The date…

Latin Times

Republicans Push to Enshrine 'Department of War' Name in Defense Bill; Rebrand Could Cost Up to $125 Million

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the proposal "one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration"

Reason

Review: George Washington's Apple Brandy

A replica of Washington's apple brandy is available for purchase at his Mount Vernon estate.

The Guardian - US

America’s 250th birthday celebration is replacing history with toxic myth

This year’s events will be a mélange of Trumpian egotism, Maga populism and Christian nationalism

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