Satirical Piece Depicts Founding Fathers Appearing in Space to Wish U.S. Happy 250th Birthday
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The Onion Staff
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A satirical article from The Onion-style publication describing the fictional appearance of America's Founding Fathers in outer space, who materialize in the thermosphere to wish the United States a happy 250th birthday. The piece humorously depicts George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others as celestial beings floating through the cosmos, waving and delivering patriotic messages from beyond.
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The OnionSatirical Piece Depicts Founding Fathers Appearing in Space to Wish U.S. Happy 250th Birthdaytheonion.comKey quotes
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Just because we died and our souls went to outer space doesn't mean we've forgotten about you
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