Whose Independence Day?
Understanding the difference between history and memory
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4 min readJul 4, 2021
As we celebrate this July 4th — 245 years of independence from our former colonial overlords — it would do us well to remember a few things.
These things we should remember not to dampen the enthusiasm with which we celebrate our nation or the people in it. Far be it from me to throw a wet towel over the…