independence

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Addressing Congress during celebrations marking 250 years since American independence from Britain, Charles stressed how the two nations' partnership was "born out of dispute, but no less strong for it."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

In written follow-up questions sent after his hearing last week, Democrats queried him on issues from interest-rate policy to concerns about his independence from the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Supporting people into appropriate work, rather than giving them benefits, would have several advantages, say the researchers, including reducing social isolation and increasing mobility and independence.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Before we ever proclaimed our independence, Americans carried within us the rarest of gifts — moral courage — and it came from a small but mighty kingdom from across the sea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

On the inevitability side, it is true there were voices back then urging prospective patriots to regard American independence as an early version of manifest destiny.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis