NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From New England to Virginia, history buffs and patriotic travelers can walk where American history unfolded in honor of the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend.Many of these destinations offer an array of events, including immersive exhibits that shed light on the colonial and Federal eras.Whether through guided walking tours, ranger-led programs or living-history demonstrations, these destinations help bring America’s founding to life.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH SECRETS OF LANCASTER COUNTY’S OLDEST TAVERN, BURIED FOR CENTURIES BENEATH PASTUREHere are five standout places to visit to soak up the nation’s history.These experiences and venues…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to deliver what the White House is calling a “historic” speech celebrating America’s 250th anniversary despite severe thunderstorms sweeping through Washington.Trump was originally expected to take the stage at 10 p.m. at the conclusion of the Salute to America celebration on the National Mall, though timing of events may fluctuate due to adverse weather, per a senior White House official.Following the delay, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, the event organizer, said Trump was expected to take the stage around 11 p.m., followed by a fireworks display.”I’m going…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades. David Gillian founded Gillian’s Fun Deck around 1930. Roy Gillian began operating the business as Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in 1965.The park became known for its carousel, monorail and 144-foot Giant Wheel. It closed in October 2024 after years of mounting financial pressures, including rising inflation, insurance premiums and operating costs. Disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States may not have been in action on Independence Day, but France — who fittingly played an important role in the Revolutionary War — was on the pitch in Philadelphia against Paraguay in a massive Round of 16 clash for a trip to the quarterfinals.It was a hot day in the birthplace of our nation, and that made things difficult for both teams in more ways than one.While Paraguay is a great squad, they were significant underdogs against a heavily favored French team led by superstar Kylian Mbappé, who has…

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The Fourth of July pregame festivities before the France vs. Paraguay World Cup Round of 16 match will go down as one of the greatest in history. Yes, it may seem a little odd to celebrate an awe-inspiring American cultural moment when no American team was involved, but hear me out.On Saturday at Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), the field was transformed to resemble the American flag, complete with additional performers and pyrotechnics. The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale then delivered a performance for the ages with a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful” in honor of America’s 250th birthday.WORLD…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna has already been on the ice with the team as it held its development camp this week, but the highly-touted rookie is going to have to make a big change for this fall.His number.When he was playing for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers and then again at Penn State this past season, McKenna wore the No. 72.THE TALLEST PLAYER EVER SELECTED IN THE NHL BLEW MINDS IN HIS DEBUT WITH THE SAN JOSE SHARKS The expectation was that McKenna would wear…

Philadelphia is, for obvious reasons, often at the center of Fourth of July celebrations, given that it’s quite literally the birthplace of the nation. But this year, the city is catching a little guff over an apparent oversight.The MLB All-Star Game is set for the city’s Citizens Bank Park on July 14th, with rosters set to be announced on Saturday evening.However, there certainly appear to have been some leaks, and it’s all thanks to a series of light pole banners.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Whether they’re getting greased after a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Latin America has moved right. Not in one election, not in one country, and not as a passing mood. The region’s political map has been reordered. Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic are now governed by right-wing, center-right, or security-first governments broadly aligned with Washington’s new strategic posture.Only Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, and a handful of others remain, for now, outside this broader shift. Cuba and Nicaragua remain closed authoritarian cases. Venezuela, after the rupture of the old Chavista order, now stands as the clearest warning…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant truck driver who authorities said remained in the U.S. despite being ordered to leave has been charged in the death of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper who had recently moved home to help care for his mother during her cancer treatment.The crash is the latest in a series of fatal wrecks involving noncitizen commercial truck drivers that have prompted the Trump administration to tighten commercial driver’s license rules.Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, was conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning when another…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group of wealthy Hollywood celebrities and activists marked America’s 250th anniversary by launching a video campaign encouraging Americans to oppose President Donald Trump’s administration.The video, which debuted on Variety, featured dozens of celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ted Danson and Judd Apatow. During the nearly 10-minute video, they recite rules from the 2017 book “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century,” written by author and historian Timothy Snyder.Toward the start of the video, Snyder warns viewers that this November’s midterm elections are a “turning point” for the country,…

This article was originally published by Murray N. Rothbard at The Mises Institute.  With the beginning of the American Revolutionary War at the outbreak of Lexington and Concord, two truths about the Revolution already stand out clearly. One is that the Revolution was genuinely and enthusiastically supported by the great majority of the American population. It was a true people’s war against British rule. The American rebels could certainly not have concluded the first successful war of national liberation in history, a war against the world’s greatest naval and military power, unless they had commanded the support of the American…