What makes America great? On this, the 235th birthday of the nation's founding Declaration of Independence, it seems like a question we need to answer. America is a great country for many reasons, big and small. Here is a list of top 12 things to love.
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What makes America great? On this, the 235th birthday of the nation's founding Declaration of Independence, it seems like a question we need to answer. America is a great country for many reasons, big and small. Here is a list of top 12 things to love.
Since airstrike campaigns began in 2014, over 50,000 terrorist fighters have been defeated in Syria and Iraq, which has seriously damaged their ranks.
Citizens of every age were asked what makes them grateful about being Americans – and the answers are very endearing.
96-year-old George Boone was resigned to paying his respects from the car – but these two men refused to let that happen, even if it meant carrying him every step of the way.
Starbucks has raised more than $7 million by selling 'Create Jobs' wristbands. The company expects the program to create 2,300 jobs as the money makes its way to small businesses and nonprofits.
This child's Memorial Day postcard displayed a slogan that caused a writer to stop and ponder the magnitude of the simple sentiment.
Inspired by his father's death, this 33-year-old man embarked on an epic nonstop road trip to visit every single National Park Service site in the US.
This retired CIA-agent may have been trying to sell his old necktie for $6.99, but the accessory ended up inspiring a priceless story of kindness.
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