Tag: Fourth of July

91-Year-Old Car Lover Gifts Teen Motor of 1929 Ford Model A—Then They Rebuild the Whole Car

It was a friendship driven by old-time automobiles. And it started with 91-year-old George Sage’s appointment to see a nurse. Mr. Sage’s visit to an ear specialist led to his meeting nurse Sarah Mpare, and he mentioned the Ford Model A he was restoring. He also learned they had something in common—the two from Redmond,…


Moments of Movie Wisdom: American Independence Day During Wartime

Commentary The month of July’s only national holiday is American Independence Day. This should be one of the most important celebrations in our country, but many people are more interested in the chance to party than understanding why we celebrate this day. Even consistently calling it the Fourth of July instead of Independence Day lessens…


68 People Killed in Crashes on California Highways Over Holiday Weekend: Report

LOS ANGELES—A total of 68 people were killed in crashes throughout California during the Independence Day maximum enforcement period, which began at 6:01 p.m. on June 30 and concluded at 11:59 p.m. on July 4, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said July 6 Nearly half of the vehicle occupants who died within CHP jurisdiction were…


Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate America’s 247th Birthday at Huntington Beach Parade

With countless Star-Spangled Banners flying everywhere from eaves and bikes to hats, Huntington Beach welcomed back its 119th Fourth of July Parade celebrating the country’s independence, freedom, and people from all walks of life. Debuted in 1904, the parade has been the longest-running July Fourth parade west of the Mississippi and a cherished tradition among…


Happy Independence Day: Fourth of July Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital

The United States is celebrating the freedom and prosperity our young, 247-year-old nation offers. We’ll find out what drives so many to travel to the heart of the nation to celebrate our Independence Day. White House events on the Fourth of July: what the President is doing, and how he’s responding to a spate of shootings…


Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo Defend Titles at Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Contest

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Chestnut out ate runner-up Geoffrey Esper and the rest of an international field of 15 competitive eaters by double digits…


Miki Sudo Successfully Defends Hot Dog-Eating Title

NEW YORK—Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women’s title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition. Sudo beat Mayoi Ebihara’s 33 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes Tuesday in a contest that…


Family Who Fled California Celebrate July Fourth on Ranch by Flying Flags All Along Highway Fence Line

Moving from California to God’s country to start a ranch was a game changer for the young family. On this particular July Fourth, the couple who left Orange County for Wyoming five years ago will celebrate their newfound freedom in Star Valley, on land where they raise their own cattle. Today, the Rhodes family will…


Independence Day Teaches Us That People Matter

Commentary The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important statements on human liberty ever written. Not only did it launch the American Revolution, but it also inspired freedom fighters all around the world. From Frederick Douglass and the struggle against chattel slavery to Winston Churchill and the battle against totalitarianism, the ideas of the Declaration have been a rallying…


Fourth of July Cookout Costs Slightly Less This Year, Still More Expensive Than Two Years Ago

Americans planning to celebrate this Fourth of July with a cookout can expect to pay slightly less than they did last year, according to an annual survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the nation’s largest general farm organization. According to this year’s estimate, families will pay on average $67.73 for groceries to feed…