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President Donald Trump speaks to the media before walking across the South Lawn of the White House to board Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., and on to Florida, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Washington.

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

July 1, 2025

Guest Comment: To claim our independence again

By DAVID E. FITZ

My recent visit to the civic religious shrines and historical museums in Philadelphia highlights the...

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