Liberia: History As a Blueprint for Nationhood

Liberia: History As a Blueprint for Nationhood

The National Orator of the 179th Independence Day celebration, Dr. Herbert C. Brewer departed from the customary celebration of national achievements to deliver what many historians and political observers may regard as one of the most intellectually ambitious Independence Day addresses in recent memory.

Brewer Urges Historical Revival - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

By Stephen G. Fellajuah BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County, July 28, 2026 — Liberia’s 179th Independence Day National Orator, Dr. Herbert C. Brewer, has urged Liberians to preserve and celebrate the country’s history, describing it as the foundation of national identity and unity. Delivering the National Oration during the official Independence Day celebration in Buchanan, Brewer said nations become stronger by confronting and understanding their hist…

DAILY OBSERVER REPORT: National Orator Urges Liberians To Reclaim Their History

“My argument is simple,” Brewer declared. “Liberian history is one of our greatest national assets. And when it comes to understanding our collective past, the great challenge facing us is not simply that too many Liberians do not know their history. Our great challenge is that too many have come to believe their history has

Shoniyin Calls for National Renewal, Unity and Integrity As Liberia Marks 179th Independence Anniversary - Global News Network Liberia

By Amos Harris Liberia’s 179th Independence Day has been marked with a call for national reflection, unity, integrity, and a renewed commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous country. In an Independence Day statement, Elias Shoniyin described Liberia as the oldest independent republic on the African continent and a historic symbol of Black sovereignty, resilience, and self-determination. He emphasized that the anniversary should not be …