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Independence Day

A republic, if we can keep it—and the time for choosing is now

As we celebrate Independence Day, we must remember that America’s survival as a free republic depends not on kings or strongmen, but on citizens brave enough to defend liberty and justice for all.
July 4, 2025

GOP candidate Tommy Tuberville leads Trump “boat parade” in Orange Beach

Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville rode in the lead boat in a “boat parade” on Sunday in Orange Beach, celebrating Independence Day and the launch of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Hundreds of boats participated in the Trump parade in the Perdido Pass area. WKRG TV estimates that more than 8,000 people joined. Orange Beach and … Continued
July 7, 2020

Brooks encourages Americans to celebrate independence, foundational principles

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, urged Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July, our independence, and the foundational principles that have made America the greatest nation in world. “On July 4th, 1776, America’s Founding Fathers launched history’s greatest experiment,” Brooks said. “The Founders sought to answer a question no one had asked before. Can a nation … Continued
July 6, 2020

Thanksgiving to God is profoundly American

Aside from Independence Day, no other holiday is as profoundly American as Thanksgiving. With its historical roots in the first English settlers to these lands and their Native American counterparts, it’s even older than our republic. Days of thanksgiving were a regular occurrence during colonial times, usually called for by the church to encourage parishioners … Continued
November 27, 2019

Remembering the stories of our heroes

For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection.  In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and … Continued
July 9, 2019