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The Articles of Confederation crafters sentenced this first constitution to a short life
York Daily Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIrish-born Thomas Burke died before his 40th birthday, but the North Carolinian lived long enough to wield sharp tools in constructing America’s foundation. In the spring of 1777, Burke was ...
When was the Constitution written? Here's a history lesson on the creation of the Constitution
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFor over 230 years, the Constitution has served as the supreme law of the United States. Before the...
York County in American Revolution: Three big anniversaries. Three chances to learn
York Daily Record via Yahoo News· 11 months ago(Editor’s note: This is another in a series of occasional columns on York County’s role in the...
Congress in 1777 acted with urgency - America and their lives depended on it
York Daily Record via Yahoo News· 7 months ago(Editor’s note: Another in a series of occasional columns about York County’s role in the American...
The forever prisoners at Guantanamo need our attention | Napolitano
New Jersey Herald via Yahoo News· 2 years ago"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political...
Time for a new constitutional convention?
The Daily Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn 1787, delegates from the original 13 states met in Philadelphia and drafted a proposed new basic law for the United States of America. They wanted to...
Why all federal and state officials must swear an oath to defend the Constitution
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 3 months agoEditor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education...
Providence was built on 7 hills, now there are only 6. What happened?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLike Rome, Providence was built on seven hills. But it didn’t stay that way. In a recent What and...
York County nears 275: Here are 10 big moments from its past
York Daily Record via Yahoo News· 10 months agoIn this season of big anniversaries, the cake will soon bake for a not-to-be-overlooked birthday...
How to watch the Concacaf Champions Cup 2024 round of 16, plus betting odds for each game
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Sports· 4 months agoA new era of Concacaf club tournament play started this year with the international soccer...
