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July 4th 2025

Today’s Quote: He who would trade liberty for some temporary security, deserves neither liberty nor security.

Benjamin Franklin

From John F. Kennedy, 7.4.1957

Senator John F. Kennedy Reading Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1957

Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts reading the Declaration of Independence. A recording of Senator Kennedy's reading was broadcast on WQXR Radio in New York, on July 4, 1957, as part of the station's observance of the Fourth of July.

From Charlie Sykes, 7.2.25

Judge J. Michael Luttig: Remembering America's Core Values

As we head into the holiday weekend, let’s pull back for a longer and deeper look — and remember what July 4 was really about: the rejection of kings and tyranny, and a commitment to freedom and the rule of law.

Happy 4th Everyone