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Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War

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British-born Thomas Paine helped inspire the 13 English colonies to declare independence and form the United States of America.

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The long, ongoing debate over ‘All men are created equal’

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“All men are created equal.”.

July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays

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We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth.