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Happy Independence Day, Eswatini 🇸🇿
On 6 September, Eswatini’s history since independence has included constitutional change, the restoration of monarchical rule and continuing debates over political participation and civic freedoms.

Independence remains a useful moment to reflect on sovereignty, democratic participation, human rights and the aspirations of the people of Eswatini. 🙏🏾

#Eswatini #IndependenceDay #Africa #Democracy #HumanRights

Photo: ©️@Efyakimora

Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #JurassicPark #TheMatrix #IndependenceDay The 8 Most Fun Sci-Fi Movies of the 1990s, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TVKQ2b

#Melder: Digital #IndependenceDay: Freie Software für freie Menschen

https://www.l-iz.de/melder/wortmelder/2026/08/digital-independence-day-freie-software-fuer-freie-menschen-668540
#Leipzig #Piraten #DID

Anton Gerashchenko

@antongerashchenko.bsky.social

On Ukraine's 35th #IndependenceDay, ground robotic complexes paraded down Kyiv's central street, interceptor drones and aircraft paraded Ukrainian skies and unmanned sea drones paraded Ukrainian waters!

This looks beautiful but it's also an example of Ukraine's technology advances.

#FlagDay #Ukraine #UkraineWar #AI #Robotics 8/24/26

Russian Drone Hits Chernihiv Flat on Independence Day, 20 Hurt

A Geran-5 drone struck a residential high-rise in central Chernihiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, injuring 20 including two children

https://pulseofnations.lol/russian-drone-hits/

#Chernihiv #Civilian #Drone #IndependenceDay #Russia #Shahed #Ukraine

Ukraine held its first unmanned systems military parade

#drones #grounddrone #IndependenceDay #Kyiv #militaryparade #UAV #Ukraine

https://uatribune.com/en/ukraine-held-its-first-unmanned-systems-military-parade/

Today is my 1 year anniversary on #Mastodon

Today is also the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day

#SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

#ukraine #independenceday

"Ukraine declared its independence in 1991 and was promptly recognised by countries around the world.

For more than a decade, Russia has tried to prove that independence can be reversed by force.

Ukraine keeps proving otherwise 🇺🇦 "
- EUvsDisinfo

#Russia #Ukraine #Independenceday #EUvsDisinfo

"For years, Kremlin officials have insisted Ukraine is an ‘artificial’ country, ‘controlled from abroad’, or ‘incapable of choosing its own future’.

35 years after independence, Ukraine is still making that choice for itself.

Perhaps that is precisely what makes its independence so difficult for the Kremlin to accept."
- EUvsDisinfo

#Russia #Kremlin #Ukraine #independenceday #EUvsDisinfo

Dzień Niepodległości Ukrainy / День Незалежності України / Ukrainian Independence Day
W tym szczególnym dniu Stowarzyszenie „NIGDY WIĘCEJ” przekazuje wyrazy najgłębszej solidarności wszystkim Ukraińcom i Ukrainkom.
#StandWithUkraine #Ukraina #Niepodległość #IndependenceDay

Illia Ponomarenko: "What matters is that 35 years ago, on August 24, 1991, Ukraine did not simply declare its independence from the USSR and finally become a separate country.

It restored its statehood and independence first proclaimed in 1917–1918 — and drowned in blood by Lenin’s Bolsheviks."

#Ukraine #USSR #Independenceday

Happy Independence Day, our beloved Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Ukraine is not just a spot on the map. It is our home, our memory, our love, and our faith.
Every stalk of wheat, every breath of wind, every native word — this is what gives us the strength to live and fight. May our blue sky become peaceful as soon as possible, and may peace and Victory reign in every home! 🌾💙💛
#IndependenceDay #Ukraine #IndependenceDayUkraine

Russia Strikes Kyiv, Airport With Ballistics Before Holiday

Russia hit Kyiv and Boryspil airport with ballistic missiles for a second straight day, killing at least three civilians as Ukraine pleads for Patriot interceptors.

https://pulseofnations.lol/russia-strikes-kyiv/

#AirDefense #Boryspil #IndependenceDay #Kyiv #Missiles #Russia #Ukraine

Saturday, August 22, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/saturday-august-22-2026/

Happy birthday, I guess. Whatever.
#dirgahayuindonesia

Get well soon, @indonesia

#politics #history #independenceday

My birthday was yesterday, hooray for India’s Independence Day and the peak summer holidays Feast of the Assumption in France and Italy.

I have been in Sydney to see The Drover’s Wife at Sydney Opera House with a talk before the show by Leah Purcell. Big recommend, important story told well in a beautiful format. Even better when you get to see a good show with a great friend.

Also got to catch buses, regional trains, suburban trains, and ferries.

The harbour view was from my apartment window.

#Sydney #SydneyOperaHouse #India #IndependenceDay

Happy Indian Independence Day!

#IndependenceDay #India #15Aug

My dear Students of India,

I write to you on this Independence Day. My message is simple and direct.

This is our 80th anniversary of India’s freedom [1]. Seventy nine years ago, on this day, our country stepped out of colonial rule. Those who came before us paid a heavy price for that freedom. Their struggle gives this day its weight. It also places a clear duty on every generation that follows.

I pass on more than a date of freedom. I pass on the duty to turn formal freedom into something people live every day.

Sacrifice and refusal once brought freedom. The work that remains needs effort from you. Choose truth instead of stories that make things easy. Choose real skill instead of empty show. Choose the lasting good of most people instead of short benefits for a few.

History keeps every mark we leave. Every policy leaves a mark. Every silence leaves a mark. Every act of courage leaves a mark. Every act of convenience leaves a mark. These marks become the ground you will walk on.

Independence is not only about celebration. It shows when you face your own record honestly. It shows when you change direction quietly, without making a show of it. It shows when you build institutions that last longer than any single government or generation.

You have the power to shape what comes next. The work continues. The baton now rests in your hands.

From one who belongs to the generation that came before.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(India)

#India #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt80 #YouthOfIndia #OurDuty

#OnThisDay Happy #IndependenceDay, India!

Birth Anniversary of Napoléon Bonaparte (1769).

Wow! signal was received (1977). The signal appeared to come from the constellation Sagittarius and bore the expected hallmarks of extraterrestrial origin.

Happy Birthday #Actress Jennifer Lawrence (1990).

https://knowledgezone.co.in/news

Three children suffer major injuries in Kent fireworks accident

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/three-children-suffer-major-injuries-in-kent-fireworks-accident/

#Fireworks #July4th #IndependenceDay #Celebrations #Accidents #Safety #Dangers

As US celebrates independence, Iran mourns fallen leader

This opinion piece by Emeritus Professor Amin Saikal, from The University of Western Australia’s School of Social Sciences,…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #AyatollahAliKhamenei #breakingnews #Burial #ceremony #DonaldTrump #independenceday #iramunitedstaes #Iran #IslamicRepublic #killed #Leaders #Lebanon #StraitofHormuz #SupremeLeader #Tehran #victory #War
https://www.newsbeep.com/628974/

🍄 David Zangwill explores our personal journey from Independence to Global Interdependence.

Along the journey, David builds a case for why #InTERdependenceDay ought to be celebrated on July 5th, the day after #IndependenceDay in the U.S. https://www.museumofself.com/self-interdependence/

🏷️ #DavidZangwill #interbeing #inTERdependence #interdependent #July4 #July5 #July4th #July5th

Trump Honors American Heroes And Founding Fathers During 250th Independence Day Celebration

The United States of America (USA) celebrated its 250th anniversary and during his 4th of July speech at the National Mall, US President Donald Trump honored the American heroes as well as the Founding Fathers of the nation, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of Newsmax. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in a rousing speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall on Saturday night.

Trump delivered his remarks after 11 p.m. ET, after being delayed by over an hour due to lightning and heavy rains. But Trump said he would not be deterred in celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

“If we have to speak in front of one person at four in the morning I’m going to be here,” Trump said in a speech streamed live on Newsmax. “There’s no way we can be deterred.”

“Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,” Trump added. “For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history.

“This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth.”

The president said the American people have shown more courage, done more good, righted more injustice and achieved more greatness than anyone else.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world, they try and be like us,” Trump said.

“Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this,” Trump added. “Or even better. We’re going to be better.”

Trump used his speech to honor numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism.

Among those honored were 104-year-old Ken Schrubing, who was just 19 years old when he survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and 101-year-old Don Graves, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“These are the fighters and the banners of the Greatest Generation,” Trump said. “They are the greatest generation. They saved the world and they made America very, very proud. We’re very proud of you, heroes all.“

Marine Corporal Pat Finn and Private First Class Rudy Meekins, who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, were also honored, along with astronaut Jack Schmitt, the last American to walk on the moon, and the Artemis II flight crew.

Eleven Gold Star families were also presented with flags during Trump’s speech.

Speaking in front of the first American flags produced, Trump praised the Founding Fathers and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“Those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages,” Trump said.

Trump said the Founding Fathers have allowed America to thrive for 250 years.

“Our cause was just. Our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God,” Trump said.

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” Trump added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the way America’s 250th anniversary was celebrated this year? Are you thankful to America’s Founding Fathers, war veterans and other brave heroes who kept the US a shining light on the world? Do you think the unpatriotic Americans will eventually realize they are wrong with their current beliefs and make a drastic change to love the United States again?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Celebrate America 250 and the Fourth of July 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Fireworks, Festivals & Family Fun in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the Triangle

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Across the Triangle

The Fourth of July is always one of the biggest celebrations of the summer, but 2026 is unlike any other year. Communities across North Carolina are commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary (America250) with patriotic festivals, historic celebrations, live music, parades, family activities, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Whether you’re planning a day in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Knightdale, or other surrounding communities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day.

Raleigh: The Capital City’s Biggest Fourth of July Celebration

Raleigh will host one of North Carolina’s largest Independence Day celebrations.

Dorothea Dix Park Fireworks Celebration

Celebrate the Fourth at Dorothea Dix Park with:

• Live music
• Family activities
• Food trucks
• Lawn games
• Community vendors
• Fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

The celebration runs from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of visitors as part of Raleigh’s America250 festivities. (Raleigh NC⁠)

First in Freedom Parade

Downtown Raleigh will also host the First in Freedom July 4th Parade, celebrating North Carolina’s important role in American history and the nation’s 250th birthday.

Capitol 250 Freedom Fest

Spend part of your day at the North Carolina State Capitol enjoying:

• Historical exhibits
• Live entertainment
• Interactive activities
• Family programming
• North Carolina history displays

This free celebration highlights North Carolina’s contributions to America’s founding. (America250⁠)

Cary Independence Day Celebration

Cary continues its Independence Day tradition with an evening celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Expect:

• Patriotic music
• North Carolina Symphony performance
• Family entertainment
• One of the area’s best fireworks shows

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early for the best viewing locations. (Facebook⁠)

Durham Fourth of July

Durham offers several family-friendly traditions throughout the day.

Highlights include:

• Durham Bulls Independence Day baseball game
• Post-game fireworks
• Children’s Parade at Durham Central Park
• Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade
• Community celebrations throughout downtown

The Durham Bulls fireworks show remains one of the Triangle’s favorite Independence Day traditions. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

More Triangle Celebrations

Several nearby communities are hosting their own patriotic celebrations.

Chapel Hill

Fourth of July Drone Show

Instead of traditional fireworks, Chapel Hill presents a spectacular drone light show.

Preservation Chapel Hill Celebration

Celebrate with:

• Live music
• Ice cream
• Lemonade
• Historic grounds
• Family-friendly atmosphere

Carrboro

Carrboro’s annual celebration includes:

• People’s Parade
• Bike decorating contest
• Wagon decorating contest
• Costume contest
• Live music
• Baby crawl
• Pie eating contest

The afternoon concludes with a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous Independence Day address.

Garner

The annual Garner Independence Day Celebration features:

• North Carolina Symphony
• Family activities
• Kids Zone
• Food vendors
• Fireworks

Wake Forest

Wake Forest celebrates all weekend with:

Fireworks Spectacular (July 3)

• Live music
• Food
• Fireworks

Children’s Parade (July 4)

Kids decorate bikes and wagons before marching through downtown.

Art in the Park

Children can enjoy arts and crafts while firefighters serve free hot dogs.

Morrisville

Red, White & Boom!

Kick off the holiday weekend on Thursday with:

• Fireworks
• Live entertainment
• Family games
• Food trucks

Wendell

Celebrate with:

• Live music
• Food trucks
• Fireworks
• Community festivities

Knightdale

Fourth on First Avenue features:

• Bike parade
• Live entertainment
• Food trucks
• Family activities

Hillsborough

Together We Are America

An all-day Independence Day celebration featuring:

• Historic demonstrations
• Arts & crafts
• Live performances
• “We the People” Parade
• Evening laser show

Johnston County Celebrations

Smithfield

• Live music
• Car show
• Fireworks
• Food trucks
• Historical reenactments

Clayton

• Fireworks display

Archer Lodge (July 5)

• Family Fun Day
• Vendors
• Entertainment
• Fireworks

Kenly

• Community fireworks show

Selma

• All-American Festival
• Live music
• Vendors
• Fireworks

Chatham County

Celebrate at The Plant in Pittsboro with:

• Cookout
• Live music
• Yard games
• Sprinklers for kids
• Local food and beverages

Holly Springs

The holiday weekend concludes Sunday evening with:

• Live entertainment
• Food vendors
• Community celebration
• Fireworks

Rolesville

Enjoy an evening featuring:

• Live music
• Kids activities
• Food trucks
• Beer & wine garden
• Fireworks

Zebulon

Watch the Zebulon Devil Dogz before enjoying a fireworks show following the game.

Many surrounding communities throughout Wake County are also planning America250 celebrations throughout the holiday weekend. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

Tips for Attending Fourth of July Events

To make your celebration enjoyable:

• Arrive early for parking.
• Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• Stay hydrated.
• Use designated shuttle services when available.
• Follow local bag policies.
• Plan for heavy traffic after fireworks.
• Consider using rideshare services for larger events.

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence marks a once-in-a-generation milestone. Across the Triangle, local governments, museums, parks, and community organizations are honoring this historic occasion with celebrations that combine history, entertainment, and community pride.

Whether you spend your day watching a parade in downtown Raleigh, enjoying baseball in Durham, listening to the symphony in Cary, or relaxing under the fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park, this year’s Fourth of July promises to be one of the most memorable celebrations in decades.

Stay with DoRaleigh.com for updated schedules, parking guides, road closures, family activities, and the latest Fourth of July events happening across Raleigh and the Triangle.

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Thanks to #NPR’s "The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far),” we discovered Sandy Emory Lawrence's song, performed by Amy Grant, "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm).” https://youtu.be/jAl05lQm4nQ?si=5NsRZcUzeFNXAuWe (https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/duck-player)

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876555/best-albums-songs-2026-so-far

“Unrest is the invitation to say, ‘What do I have control over, and what choices can I make in the world we live in?’ We have so much #power and influence in our own lives.” — Amy Grant in a 2026 interview

#TheSixthOfJanuary #Jan6 #January6 #WhatsGoingOn #Imagine #Woodstock #MarvinGaye #JohnLennon #JoniMitchell

#250th #America250 #USA #IndependenceDay #PeoplePower #songwriting #musicians #AmyGrant #SandyEmoryLawrence

Movies of the day (4/8)
🎬 The Notebook(2004)
🎬 Independence Day(1996)
🎬 Emmanuelle(1974)
🎬 Spider-Man 2(2004)

© TMDB

#TheNotebook #IndependenceDay #Emmanuelle #SpiderMan2 #Action #Adventure #Drama #Fantasy #Romance #ScienceFiction #Movie #MovieOfTheDay #OnThisDay #TMDB

Movies of the day (4/8)
🎬 The Notebook(2004)
🎬 Independence Day(1996)
🎬 Emmanuelle(1974)
🎬 Spider-Man 2(2004)

© TMDB

#TheNotebook #IndependenceDay #Emmanuelle #SpiderMan2 #Action #Adventure #Drama #Fantasy #Romance #ScienceFiction #Movie #MovieOfTheDay #OnThisDay #TMDB

@the_roamer @PhilSalkie

#SciFi
(2/2)

...
#Herbert's #DuneSaga

#TheMatrix saga

#Asimov's #FoundationTrilogy

#Orwell' #1984

#Asimov's #CompleteRobot

#Avatar

#Bradbury's #Fahrenheit451

#Williams #Otherworld saga

#TheFifthElement

#IndependenceDay

#2001ASpaceOdyssey

#MinorityReport

#BackToTheFuture

#TotalRecall

#Riddick

#Terminator saga

#PlanetOfTheApes saga

#Simmon's #Hyperion

#TheHandmaidsTale (not the book)

#Huxley's #BraveNewWorld

#Wells #TimeMachine

#2ndVariety

#Gattaca

Stephen Merchant Presents – If We Won

https://youtu.be/H5T-uxRnFzE?si=ccZBApkHguClCEIW

“Oh, America, if we’d won the war, you’d have better comedy, news, TV programs, and way better rude words. Imagine how sophisticated you’d sound when you’re insulting someone. With our accents and your American self-confidence, you’d be unstoppable.”

—- Stephen Merchant

@JMarkOckerbloom Is there not a great irony in the Declaration of declaring Independence from absolute tyranny? Certainly doublespeak for a Prime Directive, to not interfere and not deny the rights of other Nations, but doing exactly that! #TreasonousTrump #IndependenceDay #MobRule #EcocideEmpires #OligarchsCults #CelebrityDeathCults #MobTerror #TransactionalRacketeering #DemocraticFreedom #SavageEmpires #CivilRights

If you're in the USA: don't forget to keep your pets safe and away from fireworks!

https://www.aaha.org/resources/stars-stripes-and-safety-july-fourth-pet-safety-tips/

#Pets #July4 #July4th #Safety #AnimalSafety #IndependenceDay #Fireworks #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly #PSA