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Press ReleaseCeremonial2026-07-17

History Worth Preserving

Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RNE-3 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) was published on 2026-07-17 and titled "History Worth Preserving".

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History Worth Preserving

History Worth Preserving On July 4, 2026, we celebrated 250 years of the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known—the United States of America. From the thirteen original colonies to the fifty states, one federal district, and several territories we know today, our nation's history is nothing if not storied. Emma.Hoffschne… Fri, 07/17/2026 - 09:39 July 17, 2026
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