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Experts available on the United States’ 250th

History, politics and culture

 July 02, 2026
Fireworks in the night sky in Washington, D.C.

 July 02, 2026

The United States of America marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4. Western University has experts available to provide context and insight into U.S. history, culture and politics.

Laurel Shire
Associate professor, history
• 1800s U.S.
• U.S. imperialism
• gender history

Matthew Lebo
Professor, political science
• American congress and presidency
• Public opinion
• Elections
• American democratic decline

Selma Purac
Assistant professor, FIMS
• American cultural hegemony
• Consumer culture
• The music industry

MEDIA CONTACT: Jacquelyn Mitchell, Media Relations Officer, Western University, (226) 386-9683, j.mitchell@uwo.ca

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