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The story of American citizenship began precisely when America itself began—legally, officially—in July 1776, when 13 New World colonies bravely united to declare their joint independence from Great Britain.

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They pointed to the Great Britain Tourism Survey, which found domestic tourism was down by 8% in spring 2025 compared with the previous year.

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Using a light, springy carbon-fibre blade on her right leg, she eventually became a world champion Paralympic long jumper and sprinter for both Canada and Great Britain - winning medals, breaking records and receiving an MBE.

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The charity tracks the cost of childcare across Great Britain.

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Inevitably dubbed "The Flying Scotsman", he represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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