The unknown Revolutionary War HERO who sacrificed everything



The American Revolution was led by many men with names we know by heart — Adams, Revere, Hancock, and Washington — to name a few.

But there’s a lesser known name who’s received little to no time in the limelight in the history books: Dr. Joseph Warren of Massachusetts.

“It’s very interesting,” Mark Levin says. “In New England, early on when the war broke out, before 1776, Dr. Joseph Warren was known better than George Washington.”

During the Battle of Bunker Hill, there was a problem that Warren, a leader of the Revolutionary movement in Boston, helped solve.

The colonists were short on gunpowder, so Warren and a few others put together and signed a letter addressed to the Congress of New York asking for help.

“You read that, and you look at that, and you really think about the men who wrote it and signed it, who put everything on the line, everything they had, including their lives,” Levin says, admiring their sacrifice.

When the Patriots ended up running out of gunpowder during this battle, some of them stood firm at the front line while others were ordered to retreat for another day.

“Dr. Warren insisted on staying on the front line. He was a wanted man, they knew who he was,” Levin explains. “The Americans are overwhelmed, they fight hand to hand combat, and one of the higher ranking British officers, as they were charging up the last time, saw Joseph Warren, aimed his pistol at him in nearly point blank range, shot him between the eyes.”

“And so as not to make a martyr out of Dr. Joseph Warren, they would cut him up into pieces, they would burn what was left of him,” he adds, noting that the British forces also urinated on his remains.

The American forces were able to determine that Warren was one of the dead as in his teeth he had some easily identifiable iron, which was made by Paul Revere, who was a metalsmith.

“I tell you that as a personal example, not personal to me, but a specific example, of what took place,” Levin says.


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Tragic video shows last moments of South Carolina man in Uncle Sam costume who died after placing large firework on head



A South Carolina man died suddenly on the 4th of July after placing a large firework on his head. Video shows the final moments of the man dressed in an Uncle Sam costume who was killed by the explosion.

Around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Allen Ray McGrew was enjoying the 4th of July festivities at a local neighborhood block party in Summerville, about 35 minutes north of Charleston.

The 41-year-old father had allegedly been drinking that day and placed a large firework on his head. His wife initially thought he was merely posing with the firework in an attempt to entertain onlookers.

"He was holding this firework over his top hat. I thought he was just showboating before he set it on the ground. I didn’t realize he had already lit it," McGrew's wife told the New York Post.

The firework exploded on McGrew's head and he was said to have died instantly from the injuries from the explosion.

The last moments of McGrew's life were caught on video and posted on social media. The video shows McGrew dressed in an Uncle Sam costume and dancing in a yard.

Allen's wife, Paige McGrew, told the Post and Courier that he was a "patriot" who loved Independence Day and was excited over the recent marriage engagement of his son.

"He was a patriot; he was proud of his son and he was excited to have a new daughter-in-law. He was living his best life last night," Paige explained.

She recalled the moments before his sudden death, "Just before the incident happened, he hugged me and his son and said ‘You are my rock, and you are my heart. Me being his rock and his son being his heart."

McGrew was described as a kind neighbor who regularly mowed the lawns of about five neighbors.

A neighbor said of Allen, "He was the nicest guy. He was the kind of guy you want for a neighbor."

Another man died from a fireworks accident on July 4th in Greenback, Tennessee.

The man – 35-year-old Matthew Sellars – was reportedly holding a lit firework in his hand when it exploded and caused a large chest wound around 10 p.m. on Thursday.

"I saw a large hole in Mr. Sellars' chest and a cut on his right hand. Mr. Sellars was pronounced deceased at 2230 hours and was transported to Blount Memorial Hospital by AMR," the incident report from the Blount County Sheriff's Office read.

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Americans in Idaho cross out parade policy banning religious symbols



The organization running the Independence Day parade in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, recently introduced a policy prohibiting the display of "symbols associated with specific political movements, religions, or ideologies."

That ban was understood to extend to the kind of Christian crosses that Americans carried through the city's streets on the Fourth of July.

The board of directors of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce noted in an op-ed, "Our intention with this policy was simple: to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected."

The chamber's new signage policy noted, "We admire that you are passionate about what you believe in, but this parade is NOT the platform for promoting individual beliefs," reported the Coeur d'Alene Press.

'Christians should be free to respectfully proclaim the Gospel, the cross of Christ, and the Christian flag.'

Religious symbols were lumped in with other "individual beliefs" deemed unacceptable for a Fourth of July parade, such as political displays that might incite division or unrest. Those found in violation were to be targeted for immediate removal.

The backlash was fierce and swift.

The Idaho Family Policy Center, a Christian organization linked to the Family Policy Alliance, campaigned against the policy, suggesting that "it's impossible to celebrate America without fully embracing our nation's — and our state's — Christian heritage."

"Christians should be free to respectfully proclaim the Gospel, the cross of Christ, and the Christian flag. This is especially true at celebrations of the United States of America," said the organization. "It's time to push back against this censorship of our founding values — and stand with conviction for religious expression at local Independence Day celebrations."

"Any and all religious symbols should be allowed," Paul Van Noy, president of the Kootenai County Ministerial Association and pastor of Candlelight Christian Fellowship church, told the local paper. "Everybody should have their right to be represented faithfully and properly."

On July 2, the board of directors for the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce acknowledged that its new guidelines "unfortunately led to misunderstandings and accusations."

"The backlash we have received is distressing and disappointing, especially for our president/CEO, Linda Coppess, a person of deep faith," added the board.

Coppess said in a separate statement, "This year, we introduced guidelines to ensure we honor America's military and not open the door to offensive displays. While we understand the significance of various symbols, we intend to keep the parade welcoming for everyone. After consideration and consultation, the executive board of directors has made an exception for the religious symbols."

Coppess further stressed that the policy implicating religious imagery as offensive was "not meant to isolate individuals or be considered an anti-religious policy."

It appears that local residents leaned into their Christian expression following the controversy.

Footage from the event shows multiple parade-goers carrying crosses of various sizes or wearing clothing with Christian symbols.

The Idaho Family Policy Center also shared photos of crosses both big and small appearing in the city's downtown, emphasizing on X, "Christians should be free to express their faith at celebrations of this country."

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Is the world ready for Bradashian?! Kim Kardashian compared to a USED CAR as Tom Brady dating rumors IGNITE AGAIN



Dating rumors about Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady first sparked back in May, shortly following the quarterback’s split from supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen. However, they were quickly squashed, and for a while there, it certainly seemed like the rumors were just that.

But that all changed when the two were seen getting cozy at billionaire Michael Rubin’s annual Fourth of July “White Party” in the Hamptons. There are reports from multiple sources that the two recent divorcees flirted all night long.

Steve Kim tells Jason Whitlock that he’s not buying the hype.

“Let’s be honest, Jason,” he says, “Brady is not exactly Kardashian’s type – he’s a little pale, a little suburban.”

Steve not only believes the rumors are likely false but also adamantly hopes that Tom won’t make the dire mistake of linking himself to Kim Kardashian.

“Tom, get yourself a nice Becky,” he implores, continuing, “keep it simple.”

If Steve’s feelings toward Kim Kardashian weren’t already clear enough, they become unmistakable when he gives Jason this metaphor: Tom “is in the tax bracket for a luxury car, right? I mean a Bugatti or one of those fancy ones I can’t pronounce,” he says.

“In a situation like [Tom’s],” he continues, “you don’t go to Hertz and Avis and get a used car with 375,000 miles on it.”

Ouch.

“Do you not think,” Jason asks Steve, “if true, it would say something about Tom Brady? That … he’s full-blown celebrity phony? A materialistic, no-morals celebrity just like everybody else?

“Just the fact he was at that party,” Steve says, shows that Brady has already joined “a cultish group based on celebrity and status.”

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Shocking (but also hilarious) leftist reactions to 4th of July



It should come as no surprise that many progressives sought to villainize this year’s Fourth of July celebrations.

Some called the holiday racist. Others called it sexist. Many pointed out the plight of the indigenous people.

The list goes on and on.

Lauren Chen, however, isn’t having it.

She slices their arguments to pieces, exposing them for what they are – utterly absurd.

Certainly Chen is aware of America’s shortcomings, but in no way do these overshadow the beauty that is the United States.

“Is America perfect?” she asks. “No, but is it the greatest nation on the planet?”

“If you ask me, the answer is hell yes.”

Chen’s rebuttal begins with one of America’s most beloved ice cream companies – Ben & Jerry’s – which, unfortunately, happens to be super woke.

On the Fourth, the company tweeted out:

“If they care this much about indigenous land rights, they could give their own land back that they own in Vermont … or they could donate all of their money to Native Americans,” Chen says.

But of course, they won’t do that.

What they likely will do, however, is figure out how to dig themselves out of the boycott grave that ensued as a result of their ridiculous tweet.

Chen then moves on to Cori Bush, the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st Congressional District, who tweeted:


“If you are someone who believes the Declaration of Independence is a pro-slavery document or that the Constitution is a pro-slavery document, I’m just sorry. You do not understand the principles of America’s founding. You do not understand the beliefs that the founding fathers had,” Chen responds.

“People like Cori Bush,” she continues, “have so much hatred, so much resentment for America that they can’t even take one single day to celebrate everything that is good and right with America.”

Finally, Chen addresses the slew of hateful, divisive videos on TikTok – a “cesspool” of “radical, left-wing extremism,” she calls the platform.

One TikTok creator took it upon himself to rename the holiday, replacing "Independence" with the word “Colonizer.”

“Are you NOT celebrating Colonizer Day today?” he ignorantly spouts.

“Leftists are just so inconsistent with their rhetoric,” Chen says in response. “Simultaneously they want to call Americans colonizers because they’re not Native Americans but also immigrants because they want to make it seem like everyone’s an immigrant.”

Another TikToker says she’s always known that “if there was an American flag at [someone’s] house,” then inevitably “some racist-a** white mother-f*****s” lived there.

“There’s just so much stupidity in, like, twenty seconds,” says Chen in response to the videos.

This only scratches the surface of the uninformed and entirely nonsensical comments made about America’s Independence Day though.

To watch Chen destroy all these leftist arguments, watch the full clip below.


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4th of July chaos: Videos show 'war zone' erupt in Minneapolis as police, residents attacked with fireworks



Independence Day celebrations in Minneapolis descended into chaos as police and residents were attacked with fireworks, videos reveal.

Independent journalist Rebecca Brannon wrote on Twitter, "Insanely chaotic night across Minneapolis as I tracked 250-500 group of mostly juveniles across the city until 3 AM. State troopers as far as Stillwater joined MPD tonight but authorities were still overwhelmed; many officers seemed very frustrated."

Brannon posted numerous videos of people intentionally launching fireworks at buildings, residents, cars, and police officers on the night of the 4th of July. Brannon noted that several of the people firing fireworks were dressed in all black and wearing masks.

Brannon said she was attacked: "Hundreds set off a war zone of fireworks shooting at people and vehicles – behind and all around me. One person even started shooting roman candles at me while I filmed."

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A young man suffered a serious injury to his abdomen after a firework exploded in a crowd of people.

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A WCCO-TV news team was feet away from a firework exploding while conducting an interview about the chaos in the neighborhood near Boom Island.

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There was a confrontation between police officers and several individuals near Lake Calhoun. An officer orders the group to "go home" and accuses them of "terrorizing people."

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KMSP-TV reported that commercial-grade fireworks were being launched from a vehicle at Minnehaha Regional Park.

Erin Gormley, caretaker for her condominium near Bde Maka Ska, told KMSP-TV, "They were shooting explosives at me because I was protecting the property. They had no regard for anything, they were putting fireworks, like explosive ones, under the cars."

Gormley added, "I felt afraid. I was not going to leave my front door."

Despite the heavy police presence, including officers from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter, the crowds seemed unwilling to disperse.

Local resident Erin Hewitt said, "There was just a complete disrespect for everybody. Once the police came, there was no leaving. They were just hanging out, they weren’t listening to the police whatsoever. It was pretty intense."

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said at a press conference, "The targeting of innocent people with fireworks is unlawful, dangerous, and wholly unacceptable."

"But it was really I think after midnight, we had probably a couple of hundred young people gathered in the area of the lake around Bde Maka Ska," O'Hara stated. "And that was where it became challenging just because there were so many kids gathered, onlookers to observe this activity, and they were parked deeply into some of the neighborhoods there. And it just took us time to clear everybody out. And just because of the volume of that, then it became, you know, trying to keep disrupting them wherever they were, then trying to go after them."

Police said there were 16 people arrested, 11 of whom were juveniles.

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Active shooting situation at 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois leaves at least 5 dead, 16 injured



A mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday has left at least five people dead and 16 more injured, officials said.

Police are urging the public to stay away from the downtown area of the suburb, which sits north of Chicago, as they conduct a manhunt for the shooter.

The shooting happened a little after 10 a.m. local time, WMAQ-TV reports. The Lake County Sheriff's office and other law enforcement departments are assisting Highland Park Police with the shooting response.

"STAY OUT OF THE AREA — allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work," the sheriff's office tweeted.

\u201cWe are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. STAY OUT OF THE AREA - allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work.\u201d
— Lake County Sheriff (@Lake County Sheriff) 1656950756

Illinois State Police said the shooting situation is "active."

"The Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade," the state police said.

\u201cThe Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade.\n\nThe public is advised to avoid the area of Central Ave and 2nd St. in Highland Park.\u201d
— IllinoisStatePolice (@IllinoisStatePolice) 1656951808

"Highland Park Police are responding to an active shooter incident that occurred in downtown Highland Park during the 4th of July parade," the city of Highland Park said in a statement. "This is an active incident. All individuals are advised to shelter in place. Law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect; evidence of a firearm has been recovered. Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park. 16 people have been transferred to the hospital; 5 individuals are confirmed deceased."

Witnesses told local news station WMAQ that parade spectators thought the sound of gunfire was part of the parade at first.

"You heard like a 'pop, pop, pop,' and I think everybody kinda thought maybe it was a display on one of the floats, and then it just opened up," witness Larry Bloom said.

"I was screaming and people were screaming," he said. "They were panicking and they were just scattering and I, you know, we didn't know. You know, it was right on top of us."

The rest of the Fourth of July festivities in Highland Park have been canceled as police continue the search for the shooter, the city of Highland Park said.

The neighboring city of Evanston has also canceled their holiday celebrations.

"Due to a tragic mass shooting that took place earlier this morning in Highland Park, the City of Evanston will be canceling this year’s 4th of July Parade and celebrations effective immediately," city officials said.

The mass shooting follows a violent holiday weekend in Chicago. At least 54 people had been shot, seven fatally, as of Monday morning.

Chicago police attacked with fireworks in violent 4th of July weekend; 54 shot, 7 killed by gunfire



Violent groups attacked Chicago police vehicles in at least two incidents over the holiday weekend, injuring one officer.

In the first incident on Saturday night, a rowdy crowd attacked Chicago police squad cars. The crowd kicked the vehicle doors, jumped on the hoods, and punched the windshields, according to WBBM-TV.

Chicago police said an officer was traveling in a marked patrol car in the area when an object struck the vehicle, shattering the windshield. The officer was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Additional officers were called to the scene for backup. No arrests were made.

A second attack happened early Monday morning, when fireworks were shot at Chicago police vehicles.

Towhnall senior writer Julio Rosas, who was in Chicago reporting on violence over Independence Day weekend, shared video of a crowd launching fireworks at cop cars as they slowly backed away at an intersection.

Individuals can bee seen kicking the police vehicle in the video as it retreats.

\u201cTowards the end of the video, you can see a firework land on the hood of a CPD vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage, including: broken headlights, windshield shattered, and damage to the hood. Officers were inside the vehicle.\u201d
— Julio Rosas (@Julio Rosas) 1656798142

There have been no reported arrests from the second incident and no officers were harmed.

Chicago police increased their presence in city neighborhoods for an expected surge in violence over the long weekend. At least 54 people were shot, seven fatally, over 4th of July holiday weekend, WLS-TV reported.

There were 22 people shot on Friday alone, four of them killed. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown pleaded with parents to keep track of their children amid the violence.

"There's no reason why everyone can't enjoy the holiday and every event safely. Parents, please, please know where your children are," Brown said, according to Fox News. "Don't leave them to government to be the parents of your kids. We need you, parents, please, to help us make sure your young people are safe."

Victims of the deadly shootings include a 24-year-old woman who was caught in the crossfire between two gunmen and a 26-year-old man who was killed in a drive-by shooting while he was riding a bike.

The youngest victim of the weekend violence was a 10-year-old boy who was wounded by bullets inside of his own home. The boy was sitting inside his bedroom when gunfire struck his house, hitting him in the buttocks and in an ankle. He was taken to the University of Chicago Comers Children's Hospital in good condition, police said.

Last year, 19 people were killed and more than 100 people were shot in Chicago while the country celebrated Independence Day.