An annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, with transcript below, from NPR — DAVID GREENE, HOST: And now we will celebrate Independence Day, as we do every year at MORNING EDITION, with our reading of the Declaration of Independence. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: (Reading) When, in the course of human events, it…
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Friday Poll: Independence Holiday Activities
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Happy Father’s Day
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Memorial Day 2015
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Darrell Stafford inspected a freshly dug grave at Arlington National Cemetery recently and nodded. The burial plot, 5 feet by 10 feet, was ready for the coming ceremony. It was just one of 28 funerals that he would help oversee that day. During his 32 years at the cemetery, Mr. Stafford has…
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Happy Easter: An Easter Weekend in Rome
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Welcoming 2015 Across the Globe
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Just Got Here
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Friday Catblogging: Jingle Cats
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Monday Music: The Grinch Song
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Happy Thanksgiving
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From among the many presidential proclamations of Thanksgiving, here is the first, from Pres. Washington in 1789: By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly…
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Friday Poll: Thanksgiving Meal Favorites
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#166273058 / gettyimages.com Thanksgiving’s a favorite holiday for many, and a bountiful meal (and providing one to others) is part of that tradition. What’s your favorite part of a Thanksgiving dinner? I’ve a poll below, and multiple selections are possible. Friday Poll: Thanksgiving Meal Favorites