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Event: 1775 The Continental Congress appoints Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General, the first to hold this post. 1788 New York becomes the eleventh state to ratify the United States Constitution. B… more →
The American Revolutionary Period 1760-1789
The Government George Washington Fought For
wrote 3 weeks ago: We all have heard some of the generally unimportant legends about George Washington. However, the tr … more →
December 11, 1776
wrote 2 months ago: “The Continental Congress passed a resolution denouncing as false the rumour that they intende … more →
Continental Congress Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1782
wrote 2 months ago: The following is a reproduction of the First Thanksgiving Proclamation of the Continental Congress. … more →
Thanksgiving
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wrote 2 months ago: Image via Wikipedia The earliest documented Thanksgiving in America was in Plymouth Colony under Gov … more →
Today in History 11/15/1777 - Articles of Confederation adopted by Continental Congress
wrote 2 months ago: After Independence from Great Britain was declared on July 2, 1776 the United Colonies needed to for … more →
Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps
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wrote 3 months ago: November 10th, 1775 marks a very important date for United States defense. It is the date that the … more →
Today is the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps: May God bless the best of the best
wrote 3 months ago: Today we celebrate the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Happy birthday Marines, Sem … more →
A conversion experience...
wrote 3 months ago: 1 average human stomach holds as much as 0.9203413389691 of a beer keg (photo source) Who hasn … more →
Passing on the Torch of Liberty
wrote 3 months ago: The United States is the most powerful nation in the world. But the shining city on the hill is ensh … more →
China Following Tradition — Part 1/4
wrote 3 months ago: Three times George Washington acted in a way that would insure the newly born US Republic would surv … more →
Schuyler Mansion, State Historic Site
wrote 3 months ago: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY, (518)434-0834 Wednesday-Sunda … more →
This Day in History 10/13: The Birth of the United States Navy
wrote 4 months ago: I don’t know what it is, but I always had a soft spot for the Navy. They had the spiffiest un … more →
Navy Birthday Information - 13 October 1775
wrote 4 months ago: Navy Birthday Information – 13 October 1775 The Chief of Naval Operations has stated that the … more →
Freedom Writers
wrote 4 months ago: Much of what we know about life during the American Revolution is known because of the frequency wit … more →
John Adams the Yankee v. Samuel Adams the Puritan
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wrote 4 months ago: Over at American Creation, there are a couple of related posts from the always thought-provoking Jon … more →
(Series) Short Historical Essay (6): ‘The life of George Washington’…
wrote 4 months ago: PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON GEORGE WASHINGTON was born at Bridges Creek, Virginia, in 1732, the son … more →
Pen Portraits-John Adams Sr.,
wrote 5 months ago: JOHN ADAMS Sr. (1735-1826) American 2nd US President Son of a farmer and a deacon he was born to a m … more →
Today In History,September 9,1776,Continental Congress changes "United Colonies" to "United States"
wrote 5 months ago: “Resolved, That in all continental commissions, and other instruments, where, heretofore, the … more →
Henry and John Laurens
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wrote 5 months ago: Henry Laurens 1781 (painted while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London) South Carolinian Henry L … more →
