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Every Individual Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the […] ...
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The Biggest Coverup of the American Revolution
The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...
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Colonial America Becomes a New Nation
America was not the only nation at war with Great Britain during at this time. France, Spain and the Netherlands were also at ...
The ‘Dirty and Nasty People’ Who Became Americans
He concluded, he later wrote, that the troops were “ exceeding dirty & nasty people ” led by indifferent officers with an “ ...
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The Declaration of Independence: Read it, learn it, live it
The Declaration of Independence is the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, ...
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In Congress, July 4, 1776: 13 colonies declare freedom from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...
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Students uncover Colonial era secrets at Crown Point Historic Site
A team of students from Syracuse University recently uncovered a treasure trove of 18th-century artifacts at the Crown Point ...
A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III
Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.” ...
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Seriously, Karim! You won’t believe these surprising Fourth of July factoids!
As a Syrian immigrant to this country, I’m patriotic enough to know some of the history regarding the Fourth of July, the day we celebrate our independence from the United Kingdom. Or should I say, ...