Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

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SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler called out Democratic Sen. Ed Markey's hypocrisy after he attacked the federal agency for ...

Canada’s national identity continues to evolve, with one commentator calling it an “unfinished story,” shaped by crises and compromises.

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Independence Day is a quintessential American holiday and the flag is its most visible symbol, but many Americans are unaware ...

The Stars and Stripes represents freedom and bravery. The flag represents equality and justice, and our ability as Americans ...