The world’s longest-running democracy is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Quite the milestone for a United States that to many Europeans still seems like a new world. Since 1789, it’s been governed under the same constitution, a timespan where here in France, we’ve had five republics, three monarchies and three dictatorships if you include Nazi occupation. So what is the significance of this Fourth of July?
Star-spangled blowup? Divided United States commemorates 250th anniversary
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Tue 15:00 - Euronews
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Mon 05:51 - Euronews
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Tue 13:00 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 12:30 - The Bulletin (BE)
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Thu 20:15 - France 24
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Thu 22:07 - Washington Examiner
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