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The Liberty Medal on display in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, surrounded by American flags on America's 250th birthday

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America's First U.S.-Born Pope Gets a Very Special Birthday Honor

July 4, 2026 · 3 min read

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Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, received the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

Illustration of tall sailing ships from many nations parading past the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor for America's 250th birthday celebration

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Happy 250th, America! A Parade of Tall Ships Is Sailing Into New York Harbor

July 3, 2026 · 3 min read

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Jul 3 · 3 min

Tomorrow is America's 250th birthday! To celebrate, nearly 50 giant tall ships from 20 countries are sailing into New York Harbor in the biggest fleet ever.

An illustration of a volunteer unrolling an old historic document in a British archive

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A Hidden Treasure! A Volunteer Found a 250-Year-Old Copy of America's Most Famous Document

July 3, 2026 · 3 min read

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Jul 3 · 3 min

A volunteer sorting old papers in London found a rare 250-year-old copy of the Declaration of Independence — hidden in a British archive for centuries!

Illustration of rescue workers from different countries in helmets celebrating together at sunrise

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Helpers From 7 Countries Team Up for an Amazing Rescue

July 2, 2026 · 3 min read

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Jul 2 · 3 min

Rescue teams from seven countries worked together for days to save a man trapped after earthquakes in Venezuela. A true story about helpers and hope.