Benjamin Franklin

The FBI and Justice Department under President Donald Trump are reviewing Georgia's 2020 election records in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. The county's election results were certified after multiple counts, including a hand recount, and the article highlights historical patterns of vote suppression and property-based voting restrictions in U.S. history.

Anna Paulina Luna begins Fourth of July weekend with a message for the LIBS and fireworks, reflecting on historical contrasts between 1776 and modern celebrations of American independence.

The article discusses the fragility of the U.S. republic, highlighting concerns about its constitution's weakness revealed by the 'would-be emperor in Washington.' It references the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence and Benjamin Franklin's warning that maintaining a republic requires vigilance.

The article discusses the challenge of maintaining the American democratic republic, noting that Benjamin Franklin recognized this task as more difficult than its initial establishment.

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, by 12 of the 13 colonies, with Thomas Jefferson drafting the document. It was formally signed on August 2, 1776, and two signers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, died on July 4, 1826. The original signed copy is housed in the National Archives.

The article discusses how Donald Trump has transformed America's 250th anniversary into a 'theatre of the absurd' by undermining freedoms and truth. It highlights the historical context of the Declaration of Independence's signing in 1776, emphasizing the bravery of the 56 delegates who risked their lives to declare independence.

The article discusses the Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence, highlighting their radical actions in 1776 to create a government of the people. It acknowledges their flaws but emphasizes the lasting impact of their fight for equality.

The article discusses the 250th anniversary of American independence, highlighting the U.S. Constitution as a foundational document. It references Howard Chandler Christy's 1940 painting depicting the Constitution's signing at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, featuring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

The article argues that the Founding Fathers would condemn the 2026 United States for its shift toward socialism, citing leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani as threats to the nation's founding principles. It highlights concerns about young Americans' declining belief in democracy and the cancellation of historical figures.

Florida was a British colony in 1776 and remained loyal to the British Crown during the War of Independence. The article critiques Florida's commemorations of historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, noting Governor Ron DeSantis' statue unveilings in counties named after them. It also details the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which transferred Florida from Spain to Britain.

The article discusses the closure of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at universities following Alabama's SB 129 law, which prohibits taxpayer funding for such offices. It critiques the evolution of the DEI movement from promoting opportunity to enforcing ideological agendas hostile to merit and free inquiry, while emphasizing the traditional mission of public universities to recruit talented students from underserved communities.

Ben Rhodes, former speechwriter and security advisor for President Obama, authored a book titled 'All We Say' that compiles 15 speeches from historical and contemporary figures like Ben Franklin to Donald Trump, exploring the concept of American identity.

The Trump administration has partnered with Google to launch a nationwide initiative called 'Making of the Nation' aimed at spotlighting American history as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. The initiative combines technology and storytelling to explore historic documents and artifacts. The National Archives and White House Task Force 250 launched the online exhibit with Google Arts & Culture.

The article discusses escalating political attacks on higher education in the U.S., contrasting them with the Founding Fathers' historical emphasis on higher learning. It highlights Thomas Jefferson's education at the College of William and Mary and its influence on the Declaration of Independence, while noting revisions by Benjamin Franklin that reflected Enlightenment rationalism.