Tag Archive for ‘Revolution’
Jefferson’s Version-A few key differences
Today , July 2d is the day the Continental Congress actually voted in favor of independence for America. It took two more days of debate to approve Thomas Jefferson’s explanation of that vote, the Declaration of Independence. Once again the New York Public Library is displaying a handwritten version of the Declaration, written by Jefferson. [...]
Don’t Know Much About® Independence Week: Declaration 101
In the run-up to the nation’s birthday, here are some more things you “need to know” about the Declaration of Independence and the men who created it. -It’s not a “piece of paper.” The original version of the Declaration was “engrossed” (a word for preparing an official document in a large, clear hand) on parchment [...]
“Self Evident Truths” –The Real National Treasure
As we pursue happiness and work our way towards Independence Day on July 4th, here are a few fascinating facts about the document that created the United States of America and the day that the nation was born. This is the first of a series of blogs about the Declaration. leading up to Independence Day. [...]
Highlights in the History of a Christian Nation
In a recent Fox News colloquy, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin explained America’s religious traditions to Bill O’Reilly. Discussing the National Day of Prayer in May 2010, both underscored their belief that America is a “Christian Nation,” founded upon Judeo-Christian principles and the Ten Commandments. Speaking of the Founders and the nation’s founding documents, Palin [...]
Patriots’ Day: It’s Not About the Marathon
As we reach another Patriots’ Day, the day that commemorates the beginning of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, here’s a little refresher about some of the hidden history of this most important day in American History.
Ghosts of Confederates Past
On April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
After four years of Civil War, with his Army of Northern Virginia practically starving and reeling under the onslaught of Union pressure from Grant’s superior forces, Robert E. Lee had to contemplate the inevitable
