The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.

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African leaders are torn in their dealings with the Trump administration, seeking to balance their desperate need for investment with deep frustrations over the U.S.

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It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of ...