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BREAKING NEWS: President Trump And First Lady Melania Trump Host China's Xi And Madame Peng For Tea

Body Language Expert Breaks Down Trump’s ‘Unusual’ Interaction with Xi Jinping

Body language expert Sean Johns spoke to The Post about what President Trump's 'unusually unaggressive' handshake with Xi Jinping really meant.

This September, the USS Midway Museum proudly celebrates USS Midway's 80th anniversary! The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climactic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945. Midway was the first in a three-ship class of large carriers that featured an armored flight deck and a powerful air group of 120 planes. Throughout the ship's eight decades of service, Midway was a symbol of American strength, innovation and education. On April 11, 1992, the Midway was decommissioned in San Diego and remained in the inactive ship fleet in Bremerton, Washington, until 2003, when it was donated to the 501(c)3 nonprofit San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum organization. It opened as the USS Midway Museum in June 2004. http://www.midway.org

An overview of the history of the USS Midway Museum, from christening to becoming a floating museum in San Diego, CA. Visit the top ship museum in the USA: http://www.midway.org

A 90-seat theater will open in late January, 2015 aboard Midway, featuring a riveting multimedia movie about the Battle of Midway! You won’t want to miss this inspirational experience, included with admission!

A 90-seat theater will open in late January, 2015 aboard Midway, featuring a riveting multimedia movie about the Battle of Midway! You won’t want to miss this inspirational experience, included with admission! https://www.midway.org

250 Years of the Most Important Idea in Human History. Timothy Sandefur Explains #shorts

Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. America's 250th anniversary is a great opportunity to reflect on the principles of the Declaration of Independence, says Cato’s Timothy Sandefur. Order his latest book, “Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence.”

John O’Connell’s Story of the Gold Beneath the World Trade Center

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we created the FDIC Documentary to honor the fallen, remember their sacrifice, and preserve the stories of those who experienced that day and its aftermath. One of those stories comes from Firefighter John O’Connell, who shares a remarkable account from the weeks following 9/11. In this clip, O’Connell recalls being called to a highly secured meeting in Manhattan and learning about the gold and silver stored beneath the World Trade Center. He goes on to describe entering the vault and seeing gold stacked from floor to ceiling, offering a firsthand account of an extraordinary moment in the aftermath of September 11.

Museum employee tracks down missing image of 9/11 victim

An employee at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York made it his personal mission to track down the missing image of a victim from that tragic day. Adriana Diaz reports.

A Nixon campaign ad in 1960. Sixty years ago, JFK campaigned for president against Richard Nixon. The 1960 election was one of the closest in the modern era. To commemorate the anniversary, the JFK Library Foundation is launching a special podcast series, 60/20: The Election of 1960 and Its Echoes Today. The series will cover the 1960 campaign from the primaries through Election Night, highlighting key moments and lesser-known stories in the race leading up to the final vote. Learn more: http://www.jfklibrary.org/6020

“The presidency belongs to our people.” — President Ronald Reagan 🇺🇸

Ronald Reagan on Big Government: "Government is the Problem"

"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Excerpted from January 20, 1981 Ronald Reagan Inaugural Address

EarthCam's commemorative film draws from its extraordinary visual archive of Ground Zero and Lower Manhattan, capturing the site’s evolution from the aftermath of September 11, 2001 through the skyline of today. Beginning with imagery from its live-streaming camera just days after the attacks, the film brings together a quarter century of change from multiple vantage points in a powerful visual account of resilience and transformation. EarthCam’s visual record began on September 21, 2001, when Founder and CEO Brian Cury installed a camera overlooking Ground Zero to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. As the mission at the site changed, EarthCam remained, preserving each successive phase of its evolution. EarthCam’s cameras captured the construction of One World Trade Center, The Oculus, 3 World Trade Center, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, and the Perelman Performing Arts Center. The record continues today as construction moves forward on 2 World Trade Center. This time-lapse is dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and honors the first responders, recovery workers, construction professionals, and everyone who contributed to the recovery and rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Watch We Never Left, EarthCam’s short documentary about the story behind the cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snx2oSkZQww

WATCH: What Trump told reporters near Ground Zero in 2001

Donald Trump talked to reporters near Ground Zero two days after the Twin Towers were attacked, unearthed archival footage from PBS News shows. In a video shot by a crew for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on Sept. 13, 2001, Trump, then a real estate developer, said he was there to check on his construction crew. “It’s just terrible. I can’t get anywhere. Something I’ve never seen before,” Trump said of the scene. “And dangerous. We have a lot of buildings still in a form of collapse, so it’s very dangerous and it’s tough.” Trump was having a building constructed in New York City at the time, which he said was “OK” after the attack. He told reporters that he had about 100 workers helping to dig out rubble at the World Trade Center, and another 100 to 150 were “coming.” At an event this week paying tribute to fallen heroes of 9/11, now-President Trump spoke about his experience visiting the site of the New York attacks. “I was building a big building in New York and I took the whole crew down there right after this happened and they had no hesitation. Everybody went down with me. We went down as a big group of people. It wasn't too much we could do, I'll be honest. It was raw. Nobody's seen anything like it ever,” Trump said on Sept. 8, 2026, at a ceremony near the White House. He has shared the story about sending workers to the scene to aid in the recovery more than once over the years. Our partners at PolitiFact worked to fact-check his claims, and they were unable to verify that he brought hundreds of workers to help with “digging out.” The NewsHour footage does not appear to show anyone from a Trump construction crew. In the 2001 video, when asked for his opinion as a developer about the prospect of repairing the damage, Trump said “you can do anything nowadays with the right money and the right talent” and that he thought the city would be rebuilt in “maybe not the same form, but in some form.” “It’s going to take a long time, but they’re tough. New Yorkers are tough,” he said. “The country is tough. And hopefully we’ll — there’ll be great retribution.”

The Last WTC Photos Before 9/11 — Brought to Life With AI

Some of the final photographs ever taken inside the World Trade Center’s North Tower were captured by a night-shift worker who had no idea he was documenting a world about to disappear. In the months before 9/11, electrician and amateur photographer Konstantin Petrov took hundreds of haunting photographs inside the World Trade Center — empty offices, kitchens, elevators, stairwells, dining rooms and extraordinary views of New York City from more than 1,300 feet above the streets below. His images became a rare time capsule of the twin towers in their final months. For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we used AI to transform Petrov’s still photographs into moving scenes, offering a new glimpse inside the World Trade Center as it appeared in 2001. The movement is an AI reconstruction, but the photographs, locations and moments Petrov captured are real. This is the story of Konstantin Petrov, the remarkable archive he left behind, and a final journey through the World Trade Center before September 11, 2001.

Today, America wakes 250 years later as a beacon of hope, a republic entrusted to its people, an idea that changed the world. A nation worth preserving. A dream worth pursuing. A freedom defended by every generation. Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸

Greg Semendinger was at Floyd Bennett Field when he got the call to head into the sky. A plane had struck the north tower of the World Trade Center. Semendinger was a pilot in the aviation unit for the NYPD. "Basically, it was just for observation to keep the headquarters, appraised of what was going on and to call in other resources if they could be used,” he said. It wasn't the first time he made a trip to the World Trade Center in a chopper.

Richard Nixon Library: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardNixonLibrary/videos Nixon Library: nixonlibrary.gov

She wanted the public to hear her mom's final 9/11 transmission

Patricia Smith does not remember Sept. 11, 2001. But it’s a day that changed her life forever. She learned later that she was sitting with her dad in their basement that morning, watching a VCR tape of "Winnie-the-Pooh." They were effectively cut off from the outside world and the chaos happening miles away from their home in Queens. Patricia's mom, Moira Smith, was working. She was an NYPD officer. So was her dad, James Smith.

The Monroe Doctrine has shaped U.S. foreign policy for over two centuries. American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again. ---------- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.

In 1826, Thomas Jefferson was invited by the mayor of Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American independence. Although Jefferson’s failing health prevented him from attending, the author of the Declaration replied with his last letter—he died just weeks later on July 4—offering a beautiful reflection on America’s founding and a message of hope for the nation’s future. Watch and learn more at https://freedom.hillsdale.edu

Lee Greenwood delivers stirring performance of ‘God Bless the USA’ for July 4 celebrations

Singer Lee Greenwood delivered a heartfelt performance of his iconic song, 'God Bless the USA’ at the Salute to America 250 event.

For 250 years the land of freedom and liberty has burned bright. This is only the dawn of the golden age.

Do you actually need a double sided flag? The answer is probably not! Single side reverse flags are the most common way flags are made. Every state flag except Washington and Oregon are single side reverse. Even with text on it. The flag is a single layer of fabric, reading correctly on the front and reading in reverse on the back. When a flag is flying on a tall flagpole, you don't notice the flag reads backwards on the backside. Single side reverse custom flags are the answer!

Young Washington | Official Trailer | In Theaters July 3 | Angel, 2521 Entertainment, Wonder Project2:21https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJek-kc384w

A young George Washington faces war, betrayal, and impossible choices that will forge a leader. Introducing William Franklyn-Miller and also starring Golden Globe® winner Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds, Fried Green Tomatoes), Golden Globe® winner Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Jesus Revolution), Golden Globe® nominee Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, The Batman), and Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler's List) this film explores the courage, sacrifice, and destiny that forged a legendary leader. With breathtaking cinematography, gripping drama, and historical intensity, this new film reveals the untold struggle that would change the fate of the world forever. In partnership with Angel, 2521 Entertainment, and Wonder Project Music by Lankum

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • A PROCLAMATION • The greatest fighting force the world has ever known is built upon the extraordinary service of selfless men and women who safeguard our liberty and preserve our way of life. Since the birth of our Nation nearly 250 years ago, countless souls have lost their lives in this noble and righteous pursuit. On Memorial Day, we honor these American heroes. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/05/memorial-day-2026/

Revolutionary America tells the story of the American Founding, the greatest political achievement in history. The American colonists had developed a unique way of life as they practiced self-government for 150 years. In the struggles between the colonies and the mother country that followed the French and Indian War, Britain declared that Americans had no right to rule themselves. This went against everything the Americans knew. In response, our ancestors risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to fight the War for Independence. Against all odds, they won, and in victory formed a stable, lasting republic.  This documentary, produced by Hillsdale Studios, narrated by Tom Selleck, and featuring interviews with prominent scholars and commentators, will help you see the Revolution through the eyes of the Americans who lived through it. With expert commentary, historical documents, compelling cinematography, and beautiful music, experience the Revolution like never before!  

The Bald Eagle has long been associated with the United States, a native of North America and an icon of our country. But how did that come to be? This video explores the story of the Great Seal of the United States and how the bald eagle got the role of our national bird. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/video-11749/ From the Vaults

The Real Meaning of Memorial Day 🇺🇸 (70-Second TAPS Tribute)

Memorial Day isn’t about barbecues or beach days—it’s about those American heroes who gave everything for our freedom. THIS 70-SECOND VIDEO CAPTURES WHAT THE DAY IS TRULY ABOUT. 🇺🇸

Find out more about this film, featured in "The Unwritten Record," the National Archives blog of the Special Media Archives Services Division: https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov Creator(s): Department of the Navy. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Naval Observatory. (1942 - 09/18/1947) (Most Recent) From: Series : Navy Motion Picture Film Productions, compiled ca. 1939 - ca. 1947 Record Group 80: General Records of the Department of the Navy, 1804 - 1983 Production Date: 1942? Scope & Content: On the Japanese aerial attack on Midway Island and U.S. ships in the area. Shows activities before, during, and after the attack. Reel 1, Marines parade on the island and bombers prepare for a flight. Japanese planes attack the island, setting fire to a hangar, a ship, and other targets. Reel 2, carrier planes take off and Japanese planes attack ships. Several planes are downed. Shows damage on the island and dead and wounded men on ships and shore. • World War I and World War II films

2026 Memorial Day Tribute: May We Never Forget Freedom Isn’t Free

As our nation commemorates Memorial Day this year, we take a moment to honor the nearly one million service members who made the ultimate sacrifice “for love of country and family, preservation of peace, and defense of the American people” throughout our nation’s history, reflecting the high cost of those cherished American freedoms that so many take for granted. President Ronald Reagan delivered the following oft-quoted remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, on May 31, 1982. “The sight before us is that of a strong and good nation that stands in silence and remembers those who were loved and who, in return, loved their countrymen enough to die for them. Yet we must try to honor them — not for their sake alone, but for our own. And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions, we must strive to keep faith with them and with a vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice. “Our first obligation to them and ourselves is plain enough: the United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost. The willingness of some to give their lives so that others might live never fails to evoke in us a sense of wonder and mystery. And how they must have wished — in all the ugliness that war brings — that no other generation of young men to follow would have to undergo that same experience. “As we honor their memory today, let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this nation. And let us also pledge to do our utmost to carry out what must have been their wish — that no other generation of young men will ever have to share their experiences and repeat their sacrifice.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Memorial Day also marks the culmination of a year-long national commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for the sacrifices they made on behalf of our nation. The last U.S. combat troops officially left Vietnam on March 29, 1973, after the Paris Peace Accords were signed two months earlier. However, the conflict dragged on for another two years until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The protracted conflict tallied 3.4 million U.S. service members deployed to Southeast Asia, more than 300,000 wounded, 1,582 still unaccounted for, and 58,279 who never made it home. As our nation commemorates this Memorial Day, may we each take a moment to honor the fallen, remember the brave, and reflect on the high cost of the precious freedoms so many take for granted. During Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, on May 26, 1986, President Ronald Reagan made the following remarks: “Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again... “Not far from here is the statue of the three servicemen — the three fighting boys of Vietnam. It, too, has majesty and more. Perhaps you’ve seen it — three rough boys walking together, looking ahead with a steady gaze. There’s something wounded about them, a kind of resigned toughness. But there’s an unexpected tenderness, too. At first you don’t really notice, but then you see it. The three are touching each other, as if they’re supporting each other, helping each other on. I know that many veterans of Vietnam will gather today, some of them perhaps by the wall. And they’re still helping each other on... “They were quite a group, the boys of Vietnam. It was often our poor who fought in that war; it was the unpampered boys of the working class who picked up the rifles and went on the march. They learned not to rely on us; they learned to rely on each other... “And we owe them something, those boys. We owe them first a promise: That just as they did not forget their missing comrades, neither, ever, will we.”

Called to service at the dawn of our nation, the Army, Navy and Marine Corps have defended America’s shores, and what lies beyond, for two-and-half centuries and counting. Since that beginning, even more have answered the call in the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. Ten generations of brave men and women have answered our nation’s highest call. Fathers, sons, and brothers; mothers, daughters, and sisters; husbands, wives, friends and neighbors — all have given some… some have given all. This year, our nation celebrated the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Army on June 14, the U.S. Navy on October 13, and the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10. The attorneys and staff of McAfee & Taft honor all veterans, from all branches of our armed forces, who answered the call. And we proudly salute our own colleagues for their service and sacrifice for us all.As we reflect on 250 years of service and sacrifice, we honor the men and women who remain always faithful. For those who know that courage isn’t just an ideal, but a decision… we thank you.

Others have made the ultimate sacrifice so that you could be free. Remember them—today, and always. A moving tribute, written and narrated by former Navy SEAL and author Jocko Willink. Script: I am the fallen soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine. Remember me. I am the one that held the line. Sometimes I volunteered. Sometimes I went because I was told to go. But when the nation called—I answered. In order to serve, I left behind the family, friends, and freedom that so many take for granted. Over time, I used different weapons: a sword, a musket, a bayonet, a rifle, a machine gun. Often, I marched into battle on foot. Other times, I rode to battle on horseback or in wagons; sometimes on trains; later in tanks or Jeeps or Humvees. In early wars, my ships were made of wood and powered by the wind. Later they were made of steel and powered by diesel fuel or the atom. I even took to the air and mastered the sky in planes, helicopters, and jets. The machines of war evolved and changed with the times. But remember that it was always me—the warrior—that had to fight our nation’s enemies. I fought at Lexington and Concord as our nation was born. I crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day in 1776. In the Civil War, I fought with my brothers—and against my brothers—at Gettysburg and Shiloh and Bull Run. I learned that we must never again divide. In World War l, I marched on the Marne and held the line at Belleau Wood. "The war to end all wars," they called it. I just called it "hell." In World War ll, I fought everywhere: the beaches of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the hell of Guadalcanal. I stood against tyranny and kept darkness from consuming the world. In Korea, I landed at Inchon and broke out of the Chosin Reservoir. They called it "the forgotten war"—but I never forgot. In Vietnam, I fought in the Mekong Delta, at Khe Sanh and Hamburger Hill. Some say my country wavered. But I did not waver. Ever. In the recent past, I have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Baghdad, Fallujah, and Ramadi. In Kunar, Helmand, and Kandahar. As technology advanced, I used night vision goggles and global positioning systems and drones and lasers and thermal optics.

A Hero’s Journey: Capt. Royce Williams Receives the Medal of Honor (Full Documentary)

In honor of National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize Captain Royce Williams: whose bravery will live on through history. He annihilated adversary aircraft, breaking down a Soviet directed attack, and protected U.S. ships and Sailors above and beyond the call of duty.

World War II U.S. Navy Pilot Captain Royce Williams Receives Congressional Medal of Honor

World War II U.S. Navy Pilot Captain Royce Williams receives the Congressional Medal of Honor at the State of the Union address. Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/liveEvent/?state-of-the-union

Find out more about the restoration of this film, featured in "The Unwritten Record," the National Archives blog of the Special Media Archives Services Division: https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Chief Signal Officer. (09/18/1947 - 02/28/1964) (Most Recent) Series : Documentary Films, compiled ca. 1914 - ca. 1944 Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 Production Date: 1945 General Note(s): Credits: [Director, Carol Reed, Garson Kanin; Script, Eric Maschwitz, Arthur MacRae, Jenny Nicholson, Gerald Kersh, Guy Trosper; Editor, Robert Verrell; Music, William Alwyn.] Contributor: Producer, Signal Corps in cooperation with the Ministry of Information (Great Britain). Distributed by the Office of War Information. Use Restriction(s): Undetermined Scope & Content: On the Allied invasion and conquest of Western Europe, 1944-1945. Reel 1, German officers inspect coastal defenses in France. Survivors are rescued from a freighter sinking in the North Atlantic. A U.S. transport arrives at Liverpool and troops debark. Shows street scenes in London and servicemen's clubs. Troops run obstacle courses and scale cliffs in training. Reel 2, Gens. Arnold, Montgomery, and Marshall meet in SHAEF headquarters. Landing craft for "Operation Mulberry," tanks, munitions, and gasoline supplies are assembled on English coasts. Pres. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin pose at Teheran, Dec. 1943. Gens. Eisenhower, Bradley, and Montgomery pose at SHAEF headquarters. Goring, et al. inspect Normandy defenses. B-17s bomb marshalling yards. Invasion convoys assemble at Southampton; ships are loaded and rest in the harbor; Gen. Eisenhower inspects troops; and the convoy weighs anchor. Reel 3, paratroops and gliders land behind the beaches. Naval guns bombard the beaches. Landing craft hits the shoreline. British troops crawl inland across fields and dig in. Wounded huddle together on Omaha Beach. Supplies are ferried to shore in LCTs. Reel 4, British mortars pound Caen and troops fight through the streets. Improvised beach facilities are erected in "Operation Mulberry." British troops advance through hedgerows outside Cherbourg. Artillery blasts the city and Allied troops enter. Maquis units are armed. Harbor installations are repaired. A tank battle rages south of Caen. Reel 5, refugees return to rubbled St. Lo. Prisoners of war are taken. Tanks of the 3rd Army roll through villages and are greeted by throngs of people in Rennes. Shows Gen. Patton. Allied infantry is pinned down by artillery fire near Mortain. Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter planes are armed, take off, and strafe the Nazi positions. Armored units roll toward Argentan under artillery support. Reel 6 shows abandoned and destroyed Nazi equipment. Thousands of Nazis surrender. Tanks roll toward Paris. Germans retreat as Free French forces, led by Gen. de Gaulle, enter Paris. 20,000 Germans surrender to British outside Brussels. Infantry and tank units cross the German border. Reel 7, infantry units assault Siegfried Line defenses. Paratroops land near Arnhem and gliders near Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Assault troops land on the Scheldt Islands and at Antwerp. Trucks are loaded at Antwerp and roll toward the front. Wintry weather strikes Allied positions from the Low Countries to the Vosge Mountains. Reel 8, infantry units at Arnhem and Bastogne are cut off and blasted by German artillery. Allied artillery and rocket fire effects a breakthrough and armor moves forward from "The Bulge." Pres. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet at Yalta. Armored units enter Cologne. Assault boats are moved by truck across Belgium to the Rhine. The 9th Armored Division crosses a bridge at Remagen. Troops cross in an amphibious operation. Paratroops drop on the east bank. Reel 9, thousands of Nazis surrender. U.S. prisoners are liberated. Belsen prison camp is occupied. Shows scenes of Nazi atrocities. U.S. and Russian troops meet at the Elbe. Shows brief scenes at conference tables as German leaders surrender. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4597331

Elwood Edwards, the original voice of AOL, has died. Edwards said his wife, who in 1989 worked for the computer company that later became America Online, volunteered his voice for a new project with a cassette tape recording. For four now iconic lines, which include "You've got mail," he only received $200. Back in 2016, Edwards told Inside Edition he was making extra money driving an Uber. Elwood Hughes Edwards died the day before his 75th birthday.

Freedom Plane National Tour Document Display at the National Archives

We’re bringing history to you! Experience our Nation’s Founding-era documents, such as the Secret Printing of the Constitution and George Washington’s Oath of Allegiance, on the Archives Freedom Plane National Tour. This traveling exhibition will bring original documents, traveling together for the first time, to eight U.S. cities to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.

Introducing the U.S. Mint 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Designs

Freedom Plane carrying prized U.S. documents celebrates 250th anniversary

The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.

Freedom Plane brings founding-era documents to Los Angeles

The rare documents will be displayed at the USC Fisher Museum of Art from Friday through May 3. Keenan Willard reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Why Korea Split Into Two Countries? 🇰🇷😱 USA vs USSR in the Cold War 🇺🇸

The Korean Peninsula was once a single nation 🇰🇷 until Japan annexed it in 1910 and ruled for 35 years, right up to the end of World War II ⚔️ Just days before Japan’s surrender, Soviet troops entered from the north, while U.S. forces advanced from the south 🚩 To prevent full Soviet control, the U.S. proposed a temporary division along the 38th parallel, but Cold War tensions turned it into a permanent split, creating two states with opposing ideologies 🟥🟦 In 1950, North Korea launched a war to reunify the peninsula by force 💥 South Korea called for help, and U.S.-led UN forces pushed nearly to the Chinese border ✈️ China then sent hundreds of thousands of “volunteers,” while the USSR provided weapons, equipment, and air support 🚀 The front line shifted back to the 38th parallel, where neither side could gain an advantage ⚖️ A ceasefire was signed in 1953, one that still holds to this day ⏳

Why does Ireland have TWO countries on one island? 🇮🇪🇬🇧 It looks simple on the map… but this border is the result of centuries of invasions, settlements and conflict. First came the Celts, shaping the island’s language and culture. Then the Vikings arrived, not just to raid, but to stay, founding key cities across Ireland. Later, the island was divided into multiple kingdoms that fought each other more than they united. Everything changed when the English were invited to help… and decided not to leave. Over time, they took control of the entire island, but constant Irish rebellions made that control unstable. So Britain made a strategic move: settling loyal Protestant populations in the north, giving them land, power and privileges. This created a deep division. After the Irish War of Independence, the island was divided. Ireland became independent 🇮🇪 Northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

The Difference between Great Britain 🇬🇧 the UK and England📍

🇬🇧 What's the Difference Between Great Britain, the United Kingdom, and England? 🇮🇪 Clear up the confusion between Great Britain, the United Kingdom, and England. Firstly, let's break down the islands. The smaller island, Ireland, has two countries: Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The larger island, Great Britain, includes three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. Here's what you need to know: England refers specifically to the country in the southern part of Great Britain, with its capital in London. Great Britain is the name of the large island containing England, Scotland, and Wales. The United Kingdom includes all of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is a separate country, part of the European Union, with its capital in Dublin. Together, all these territories are part of the British Isles, which include Great Britain, Ireland, and over 6,000 smaller islands. Stay tuned to understand more about these fascinating regions! 📚

Kim Jong Un: The Psychology of a Tyrant | North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator MEGA Episode

Uncover the secrets of one of the world's most mysterious countries in this North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator MEGA Episode. Featuring two, full episodes: Dictator's Dilemma Experts take us inside Kim Jong Un’s mind as he tries to forge a future for his dysfunctional kingdom while maintaining tight control of his people. Taking the World Stage Kim tries diplomacy seeking legitimacy for his regime and relief from sanctions, but failure on the world stage means a return to his old ways.

Woman Caught Lying To Judge About Driving During Virtual Court Hearing

The new home of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will likely be the "Supermax” Administrative Maximum Facility in Colorado, from which no one has ever escaped. The former leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel was convicted Tuesday of a slew of drug and weapons charges and faces life imprisonment. The narcotics kingpin famously escaped from two maximum-security prisons in Mexico, by bribing guards to hide him in a laundry basket and walking down a tunnel that had been dug under his cell. Inside Edition

12-year-old dies after being hit with metal bottle at LAUSD school

A family is mourning the loss of their 12-year-old daughter after she was struck in the head with a metal water bottle during an apparent bullying incident at her school. Gio Insignares reports.

A convicted drunk driver was sentenced in a North County courtroom after emotional testimony from the family of a 13-year-old boy killed in a high-speed crash two years ago.

9-year-old girl is first person in U.S. to play Mozart's childhood violin

Freya Chen, who is just 9 years old, talks about becoming the first person in the United States to play Wolfgang Mozart's childhood violin. She's joined by her teacher, Elizabeth Chang. The two give advice to others who want to play an instrument.

The Pawn Stars demonstrate a quick way to separate real gold from fake.

On May 30, 1922, a majestic memorial to the "Great Emancipator" was dedicated in Washington, D.C., in front of a large, segregated crowd. Correspondent Faith Salie tells the story of how the Lincoln Memorial – symbolically carved from stone from across the United States – would only later become a symbol of inclusion, and a powerful platform for the healing of racial divides.

Why Spain Joined the American Revolution Against the British | PBS

In June 1779, Spain joins France in the war against England. As empire with colonies in America, Spain does not support American independence. However, they see opportunity to attack their British enemies. Meanwhile, privateer John Paul Jones leads daring raids on British supply ships and is hailed a hero by the French court.

President Donald Trump arrived at the House chamber Tuesday night for the first State of the Union address of his second term in office. Trump greeted congressional Republicans, Supreme Court justices and the Joint Chiefs of Staff as he entered.

Trump criticizes Supreme Court justices who struck down his tariffs

Very unfortunate ruling': Trump criticized the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariffs.

Watch President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address in 3 minutes

Watch highlights from President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address where he discussed the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs and the Olympic champion U.S. men's hockey team.

Patriotic US men’s hockey team storms Trump’s State of the Union address

The US Olympic men’s ice hockey team have stormed US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address following their recent victory. “Here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud,” Mr Trump said.

For armies in the 1700s, the fife and drum were far more than just ceremonial - they were key to battlefield communication, regimental pride, and identity. How We Became America The Untold History

In the Revolutionary War, no side could dominate the battlefield without expert use of cannons. While the Continentals began the conflict with only a few outdated relics, by the time of the Siege of Yorktown, they had built a formidable and professional artillery corps. https://www.battlefields.org/untold

Staten Island Revolt? Locals Sound Off on a Breakup with Mamdani’s NYC

Is Staten Island ready to say "fuhgeddaboudit” to NYC? Ben Kawaller hits the ground on the borough to ask fed-up locals whether it’s time to break away from City Hall for good. From tax rage to transit gripes, Islanders sound off with zero filter — and a few revolutionary vibes.

Enjoy this new recording of our Navy Band Sea Chanters singing "The Wellerman" from our Concerts on the Avenue series.

Pittsburgh has had many firsts over the years and one of them involves being the launching point for Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery back in 1803.

John Adam's 1814 Naval History | Pawn Stars (Season 13) | History

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The Monroe Doctrine: Unpacking 200 years of U.S. policy in 141 seconds

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The U.S. Army Chorus performs "The Star Spangled Banner" with the Municipal Band of Charlottesville at Monticello on July 4, 2016.

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Democracy & The Adoption of the Articles of Confederation | The American Revolution | PBS

The Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia to debate the Articles of Confederation: the document that will formally bind all 13 states together. The debates last weeks as Congress discusses taxation, border disputes and the autonomy of states. As the debates continue, Abigail Adams urges her husband to consider the rights of women in this new country.

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a resolution earlier in the year which made a formal declaration inevitable. A committee was assembled to draft the formal declaration, to be ready when congress voted on independence. Adams persuaded the committee to select Thomas Jefferson to compose the original draft of the document, which congress would edit to produce the final version. The Declaration was ultimately a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The Independence Day of the United States of America is celebrated on July 4, the day Congress approved the wording of the Declaration.

In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas. What came to be known as the Monroe Doctrine would influence U.S. foreign policy for generations, and lead to military interventions across the Western Hemisphere. This past week President Donald Trump repeatedly invoked the Doctrine when discussing last week's incursion into Venezuela. Mo Rocca talks with historian Jay Sexton, author of "The Monroe Doctrine: Empire and Nation in Nineteenth-Century America," about how Monroe's words – and how presidents have interpreted them – have affected world history.

Richard Henry Lee, born on January 20, 1732, at Stratford Hall in Virginia, played an indispensable role for American independence. Over a long public life, he served in the Virginia House of Burgesses, as president of the Continental Congress, a U.S. Senator from Virginia, and as one of the first to hold the title of president pro tempore of the Senate.... As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Lee introduced the Lee Resolution, declaring that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States…” The resolution’s passage marked the formal break from British rule and set the stage for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

John Adams was a lawyer, statesman, and political theorist whose writings and intellect were vital to American independence.... In 1774, Adams was selected as one of Massachusetts’ delegates to the First Continental Congress. He returned the following year for the Second Continental Congress, where he helped draft the Declaration of Independence. Adams wrote Abigail, “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha in the History of America.” In 1789, Adams became the first Vice President, serving under George Washington. He was inaugurated as President on March 4, 1797. He avoided war with France and preserved national unity during a volatile period. He was the first president to live in the White House, leaving office in 1801. Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

At 70, Franklin was the oldest delegate to the Second Continental Congress and served on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence. Soon after its signing, he sailed to France, where he played a crucial role in securing French support for American independence. In 1787, Franklin served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention at age 81, becoming one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. At the Convention’s close, when asked what kind of government had been created, he replied, “A republic, madam—if you can keep it.” Franklin died on April 17, 1790, at the age of 84. More than 20,000 people attended his funeral in Philadelphia. Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Hancock was elected to the Continental Congress, serving twice as its president between 1775 and 1786. On July 4, 1776, he became the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, with a signature famously so large, that as legend has it, King George III would be able to see it without reading glasses. Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

At 26, Jefferson entered the Virginia House of Burgesses, where his eloquence earned him a seat in the Second Continental Congress. At 33, he agreed to draft the Declaration of Independence upon John Adams’s insistence that Jefferson was more eloquent and well-liked than him. He penned the words that inspired thousands of young men to give their lives for the ideals that still ring true in the heart of every American: “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Samuel Adams, born on September 27, 1722, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a passionate and influential voice against British rule before and during the American Revolution. A second cousin of President John Adams, he played a major role in advancing the cause of independence. Step into history like never before. Watch the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the ladies of the American Revolution come alive through vivid, first-person storytelling. Their courage, sacrifice, and triumph unfold in gripping moments that shaped America’s founding. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

“The Shot Heard Round the World”: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come. America 250 The Story of America