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Richard Lederer: The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s birth certificate
U-T San Diego· 5 hours agoWhen Payton Randolph of Virginia gaveled the Second Continental Congress to order on May 10, 1775,...
Staten Island Zoo commemorates National Bald Eagle Day
Staten Island Advance· 20 hours agoStaten Island Zoo hosted its first-ever National Bald Eagle Day event.
Where to celebrate Fourth of July on the South Shore with fireworks, parades and music
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe holiday marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of...
From the Foothills | Hartman: The Red, White & Blue
The Wenatchee World· 1 day agoOn July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States of America. The thirteen...
Today in History
Arizona Daily Sun· 7 days agoIn 1215, England’s King John put his seal to Magna Carta (“the Great Charter”) at Runnymede. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously...
Elks Club, Davenport, honors Flag Day
WHBF Davenport via Yahoo News· 7 days agoFriday marked Flag Day, a day that commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag by the second Continental Congress that occurred on June 14, 1777. To honor...
Rural mail carrier pleads to theft of home improvement store rebates
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier· 4 days agoA rural mail carrier has pleaded to charges she stole home improvement store rebates from people on...
Joint session of Congress at Independence Hall proposed for nation’s 250th anniversary
Philly.com· 20 hours agoU.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D., Pa.) will propose a bill next week to hold a commemorative joint...
The Dark Side of Alexander Hamilton
Reason.com via Yahoo News· 6 days agoHogeland's discussion of Hamilton's role in what is called the Newburgh Conspiracy is original and convincing. After the victory at Yorktown, the ...
Today in History: Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana shot to death
Chicago Tribune· 3 days agoIn 1775, George Washington was commissioned by the Continental Congress as commander in chief of the...
