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Thomas Paine, a Renowned Pamphleteer
“The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth.” – Thomas Paine Before what we refer to as “social media,” more than 250 years ago pamphleteers were the ones spreading information throughout the colonies. Mercy Otis Warren was writing satirical plays and poems attacking England in the 1770’s. The colonies were afire with discontent…
Read MoreHow does June 14th, 15th, and 16th involve the US ARMY and George Washington?
How does June 14th, 15th, and 16th, 1775 involve the United States ARMY, and General George Washington? When the Second Continental Congress was meeting in Philadelphia the delegates realized they needed a unified ARMY supported and manned by citizens from all the colonies. Every colony sought independence, but the was no cooperation among the militias…
Read MoreRODGER SHERMAN, Revolutionary and Dedicated Public Servant
Roger Sherman is the only person to have signed all four of the most significant documents in our nation’s early history: the Continental Association from the first Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. He began life as a surveyor and a cordwainer (someone who makes shoes…
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Serve: Armed Forces Day
Each year the United States observes Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday of May, a day set aside to recognize and thank the men and women who are currently serving in the nation’s military. It is a moment to pause, reflect and express appreciation for the individuals who protect the country at home and…
Read MoreHonoring Memorial Day: A Tribute to Sacrifice and Service
Memorial Day traces its roots to the years after the Civil War, when communities began holding springtime tributes to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers – an observance often called “Decoration Day.” In 1868, Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic urged Americans to set aside May 30 for this purpose,…
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