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world17 days ago•8 min saved

From Versailles to Yorktown: France’s decisive hand in American independence

France secretly aided the American cause from 1776, formalizing its alliance in 1778 and sending money, weapons and diplomats. Lafayette’s arrival revitalized the rebellion, Rochambeau’s troops joined Washington, and de Grasse’s naval blockades at Yorktown sealed the British fate in 1781. The 1783 Treaty of Paris recognized American independence and reshaped diplomacy, but the costly war debt hastened financial troubles for Louis XVI and helped spark ideas that would fuel the French Revolution.

via France 24|

#france-american-alliance #lafayette #treaty-of-paris

opinion17 days ago•4 min saved

Rowson skewers Trump with a 250-year US independence backdrop

Martin Rowson’s Guardian cartoon uses the 250-year anniversary of US independence to critique Donald Trump, delivering a pointed political illustration about Trump’s role and American identity.

via The Guardian|

#cartoon #donald-trump #martin-rowson

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

US Treasury Considers Minting $1 Trump Coin for Independence Celebrations

The U.S. Treasury revealed a draft design for a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, sparking debate over its legality due to the depiction of Trump, which may violate laws against portraying living persons on currency. The final design has not yet been chosen, and further details are pending after the government shutdown ends.

via Reuters|

#coin-design #legal-controversy #politics

energy-and-mining1 year ago•7 min saved

Wyoming Launches Its First New Rare Earth Mine in 70 Years

The U.S. has opened its first new rare earth mine in 70 years in Wyoming, aiming to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals used in technology and defense, while also revitalizing coal mining. The mine extracts rare earth elements from coal, supporting American energy independence and strengthening supply chains, with significant political and international interest. Officials emphasize the strategic importance of domestic resource development for national security and economic growth.

via Cowboy State Daily|

#coal #critical-minerals #energy-and-mining

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Japan's Gift: 250 New Cherry Trees for Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a gift of 250 cherry trees to Washington, D.C. in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence during his speech to the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the close ties between the two countries. The cherry trees, to be planted at the historic Tidal Basin, symbolize the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan, which has strengthened since the catastrophic war between the two nations.

via Reuters.com|

#cherry-trees #international-relations #japanese-prime-minister-fumio-kishida