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Airline passengers arrive at Chicago's Midway International Airport on the first day of the July Fourth holiday weekend on Friday.

Airlines brace for huge July Fourth weekend crowds

Jul 01, 2022
Leisure travel has bounced back this year, and that means particularly big crowds over three-day holiday weekends.
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June 30, 2022

Jun 30, 2022
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World
A mini replica of the French-designed Statue of Liberty will reach the U.S. on July 1. Here, the statue awaits its move in Paris on Monday.

Little Lady Liberty: France Is Sending The U.S. A Second, Smaller Statue Of Liberty

Jun 10, 2021
France is sending a mini Statue of Liberty to the U.S. It will stand across from the original Lady Liberty through the Independence Day holiday before being transported to the French Embassy in D.C.
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Goats and Soda
Olasupo Shashore, an author and historian and former attorney general in Lagos State, produced and narrated the new Netflix documentary series <em>Journey of an African Colony: The Making of Nigeria.</em> He's shown above in Lagos, Nigeria.

A Nigerian Finds Hard Truths — And Hope — In Netflix Series On Nigeria

Oct 01, 2020
Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation's independence.
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John L Smith: Will Nevada Voters Remember Trump’s Threat Or His Praise?

Jul 07, 2020

Somehow - someway - Las Vegas finds its way into national news, even when the national news has nothing to do with Las Vegas.

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Fire Officials Concerned Over Uptick In Firework Sales

Jul 01, 2020

The Fourth of July is this Saturday and Nevadans are already linin

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Science and the Fourth of July

Jul 04, 2018

Happy Birthday, America! From the very beginning, science has shaped this country.

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History
Tourists look up to the Capitol Rotunda as they stand in front of John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence painting on March 10, 2014.

A July 4 Tradition: NPR Reads The Declaration Of Independence

Jul 04, 2018
It's Independence Day. That means it's time to hear NPR hosts and reporters read the the Declaration of Independence. Follow along here.
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National

Tell Us: If You're A New American Citizen, How Are You Marking July 4th?

Jun 28, 2018
It's nearly Independence Day, a day to reflect on what it means to be an American. If you've recently emigrated, what does your American citizenship mean to you? Weekend Edition wants to know.
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Politics

QUIZ: 11 Random Facts About Independence Day For Your Backyard Party

Jul 04, 2017
How many people lived in the original 13 Colonies? How much do we import in American flags? The pressing questions to get you through July Fourth.
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Students march during the celebration of Ghana's 60 years of independence on March 6 in Accra.

Why I Love (And Question) Independence Day

Jul 03, 2017
He grew up marching to celebrate Ghana's independence and now marvels at America's big July 4 bash. George Mwinnyaa reflects on the meaning of independence.
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How Africa's 7 Newest Nations Mark Their Independence Days

Jul 02, 2016
For many countries, their independence is so recent that people still remember the day it happened. Here's how they celebrate.
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Around the Nation
Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was a much more respectable bird than the eagle.

A Bird Of Courage And A Bash In Denmark: The July 4 You Didn't Know

Jul 04, 2015
In the U.S., people often spend the Fourth of July grilling hot dogs and wearing their patriotic clothing. But there's more to this annual holiday than fireworks.
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