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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET

Essay: America's founding flaw did not define its destiny

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What we know

An essay argued that America's founding flaw did not define the country's destiny. The piece reflected on the hardships and contradictions surrounding the nation's founding.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when American Thinker reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Blaze. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Blaze 3 hr ago
America’s birth defect did not define our destiny
American Thinker 1 d ago
America Did Not Have an Easy Birth

Coverage timeline

Jul 4, 12:00 AM ET
1 d ago
American Thinker
America Did Not Have an Easy Birth
Jul 5, 6:30 AM ET
3 hr ago
The Blaze
America’s birth defect did not define our destiny
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