Barbara Clark Smith: To American revolutionaries, patriotism meant fair dealing with one another
When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly ...
To American revolutionaries, patriotism meant fair dealing with one another
The first widespread agreement across the American Colonies dealt with economic independence from British trade and taxation.
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Lincoln County celebrates Constitution Week with 'liberty tree' dedication
Members of DAR and SAR came dressed in Revolutionary War-era clothing, complete with a traditional color guard to present ...
On this day in history, September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold betrays cause of American independence
American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, with a plot to trade the ...
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Constitution Week spotlight
This Constitution Week Spotlight was provided by Lieutenant George Farragut Chapter, National Society Daughters of the ...
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Written in Granite: State has no shortage of female politicos
The “Live Free or Die” state has always been a pioneer and unafraid to push boundaries. For example, on Jan. 5, 1776, New ...
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What Happened at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
In 1786, the young United States of America was nearly ripped apart by Shays’ Rebellion. Angry farmers suffering from debt ...
It’s Time for Congress to Consider an Age Cap on the Presidency
I don’t think the decision to shuffle out of office at 81 should have been Biden’s to make, nor should it be left to the ...
Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections
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Trivia, scavenger hunt, music: Capital Day event planned at LancasterHistory
For one day, 247 years ago, Lancaster was the nation’s capital. And LancasterHistory is ready to host a celebration — with ...
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Paint the B-52s Brightly: Reducing Confusion Between Conventional and Nuclear Weapons Is Essential
What if the next war goes nuclear because one side mistakes a conventional missile for a nuclear one, and responds ...
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List of Continental Army units (1775)
The Continental Army was the army raised by the Second Continental Congress to oppose the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. The army went through three major establishments: the ...