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Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
In this reading, summary, and analysis we'll look at Dylan Thomas's "Do not go gentle into that good night."
Mr. Beat
Why Do Americans Set Off Fireworks on the 4th of July?
Why do Americans spend every 4th of July blowing stuff up? What does that have to do with celebrating their independence from Britain and the birth of their country? Not a whole lot, but it's something that they've always done.
Curated Video
John Adams: The President Who Defended the Redcoats
He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?
Step Back History
The Alcoholic Republic
On July 4th, Americans celebrate their declaration of independence from Great Britain. Given what Great Britain did last week, it seems like they set a trend. Consequences be damned. 240 years later, Independence day has become a wild...
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Independence Daze
Listen to this podcast [53:20] to learn about the history of the Fourth of July as one of America's most important holidays. Historian Pauline Maier shares insights about both the holiday and how the interpretations of the Declaration of...