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Independence Day Cookout Spending to Hit Record High Amid Inflation

July 4, 2023 Admin

Individual spending on Fourth of July food items has risen to $93.34 on average across the U.S., the highest the National Retail Federation (NRF) has recorded since it began collecting this information in 2003.

The cost of one person’s July Fourth foods rose about 10 percent over the past year from $84.12, according to NRF. Inflation remained twice as high as the Federal Reserve’s target in May, according to a Labor Statistics (BLS) report, and the price of energy and food increased 4.0 percent on an annual basis last month.

Commentary: Three Reasons America Is Great

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Ohio Star Staff

Independence Day in 2020 will have great meaning to many Americans.

As we’ve seen many symbols of America’s past get literally smashed by mobs, it’s important for those who still love their country to reflect on why it is exceptional and worth fighting for.

President Trump Kicks Off Independence Day Celebrations at Mount Rushmore

July 4, 2020November 9, 2020 Admin

President Trump traveled to South Dakota Friday to kick off Independence Day celebrations across America with an historic appearance at Mount Rushmore.

In front of a packed, open-air audience of about 7,500, the president delivered a much-anticipated remarks White House representatives promised would be an unapologetic and full-throated defense of American culture, values, history, and future.

DC Mayor Tells Residents to Stay Home for 4th of July, Promotes Black Lives Matter Gatherings

June 28, 2020June 27, 2020 Ohio Star Staff

Democratic Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told residents to spend the 4th of July at home, despite encouraging Black Lives Matter (BLM) gatherings happening en masse amid the coronavirus outbreak.

“Just because there are going to be fireworks downtown — doesn’t mean I have to go,” Bowser said at a press conference Thursday. She said she hopes to see a significant reduction in crowd sizes related to July 4th events, according to Fox 5.

As Trump Prepares for Independence Day Visit to Mount Rushmore, Tribal Leaders Say They Want It ‘Removed’

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

President Donald Trump will kick off Independence Day weekend with an event at Mount Rushmore, which has prompted some local leaders to call for the removal of one of the nation’s most iconic monuments.

Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit. The event is slated to include fighter jets thundering over the 79-year-old stone monument in South Dakota’s Black Hills and the first fireworks display at the site since 2009.

Watchdog Groups Question Ohio Company’s Donation to Trump’s Fireworks Display

July 9, 2019July 8, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Phantom Fireworks, an Ohio-based company, is facing scrutiny from so-called “non-partisan watchdog” groups after the company donated $750,000 worth of fireworks to President Donald Trump’s “Salute to America.” The company’s CEO, Bruce Zoldan, was invited to an Oval Office meeting in May to discuss the impact of tariffs with…

Ilhan Omar Sends Somber Fourth of July Message Days After Celebrating Somali Independence Day

July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Molly Prince Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar urged Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July by reflecting on “how much further we have to go,” standing in contrast to her joyful celebration of Somali Independence Day four days prior. “Today gives us all a chance to reflect on…

Commentary: What Americans Often Forget

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Janet Beihoffer Our nation’s birthday is approaching once again, along with the celebrations which have accompanied the holiday for so many years. In recent years, however, Independence Day celebrations are often overshadowed by bickering over race or class. With this in mind, I’d like to share a story…

Red, White but Rarely Blue – the Science of Fireworks Colors, Explained

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Paul E. Smith In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to…

Tim Ryan Compares Trump’s Salute to America to ‘Dictatorships in China, North Korea, and Iran’

July 5, 2019July 4, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH-13), a 2020 candidate, sent a letter this week to the Trump Administration demanding answers on the costs associated with the president’s Fourth of July “Salute to America.” The Salute to America occurred Thursday evening at the Lincoln Memorial. Ryan compared the military-themed event to North…

Commentary: Remembering the Real Revolution of July Fourth

July 4, 2019July 3, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Patrick Garry The words are engrained in our national consciousness: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are … endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These inspirational and linguistically beautiful words of…

Commentary: Reigniting the Flame of Liberty this Independence Day

July 4, 2019July 3, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Rick Manning July 1, 2, 3 and 4 are perhaps the four most consequential dates in American history. The second President of the United States and one of the authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams believed that July 2 would be known as our…

Steve Rogers Commentary: ‘A Salute to America’ Is the Embodiment of President Trump’s Love of Our Military, Over the Establishment’s Protests

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Steve Rogers It’s funny how the same people who are furious with President Trump for inviting our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines to be honored on the National Mall this Independence Day seem to be just as upset that he didn’t send our troops into harm’s way in…

Independence Day Across America: Fun and Festivities to Join in Ohio

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019 Zachery Schmidt

Check out these Ohio Independence Day events near you. Colombus Events: Dooh Dah Parade+ Party: Colombus is hosting its 36th annual Doo Dah Parade this Independence Day. “Dare to join irreverent self-styled satirists, partygoers, exhibitionists and overall lost souls in the 36th Annual Doo Dah Parade on the Fourth…

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