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The Olive Branch Petition: A History Altering Document
During the Second Continental Congress meeting, a petition called the “Olive Branch Petition” was drafted. The … The Olive Branch Petition: A History Altering DocumentRead more
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LONDON, 1998 – Renovators were working on turning Benjamin Franklin’s ambassadorial abode in London into a … The Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s BasementRead more
The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)
Terms like “mass culture” and “consumer society,” help define the United States population during the 1920’s. … The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)Read more
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross is best known for creating the first American flag depicting stars and stripes. … Betsy Ross and the First American FlagRead more
History of the Fourth of July
Despite the Fourth of July only being a federal holiday since 1941, this special holiday dates … History of the Fourth of JulyRead more
The Life of the Beloved Dr. Seuss
Known for his vibrant and silly children stories such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs … The Life of the Beloved Dr. SeussRead more
Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War Traitor
Benedict Arnold fought in the American Revolutionary War for the Americans, until joining the British. He … Benedict Arnold: Infamous Revolutionary War TraitorRead more
The Treaty of Paris of 1783: The End to the Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War begun April 19, 1775 and persisted until 1783, when the Treaty of … The Treaty of Paris of 1783: The End to the Revolutionary WarRead more
History’s Badasses: Lyudmila Pavlichenko
“The only feeling I have is the great satisfaction a hunter feels who has killed a … History’s Badasses: Lyudmila PavlichenkoRead more