Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Launches “Our Shared Future: 250” Programming To Commemorate America’s Birthday

The 250th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence July 4, 2026, known as the Semiquincentennial, is a historic milestone. Two-and-a-half centuries ago, 56 signatures on a ...
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Want to explore Independence, Missouri? Start with this beginner's guide to the city

A mural at Independence Square shows Independence's origins as a trail head for westward travel. The city of Independence, Missouri was famously the starting point for the Santa Fe, California ...
Smithsonian Magazine

How Women Built Networks of Support for Economic Independence

Through oral histories, 'We Do Declare' highlights women who created networks of economic support and opened pathways to ...

We came from different parties and faiths. We left as compatriots.

On America’s 250th birthday, how discussions of the Declaration of Independence and other documents are bridging religious ...
KSHB Kansas City

Independence officials charged up for Dutch AI company's data-center project

KSHB 41 reporter Tod Palmer covers sports business and eastern Jackson County. He learned about this project through his beat, covering Independence City Council. Share your story idea with Tod. AI ...
Greek Reporter

The History of the Greek War of Independence

As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the ...

Independence data center moves forward after judge rejects referendum petition

A judge has ruled that residents cannot revoke the city-approved $6 billion tax breaks for an incoming AI data center through ...