Continental Congress
Continental Congress Adopts the Declaration of Independence – This Day in History
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing to the world that the...
George Washington Takes Command of Continental Army – This Day in History
On July 3, 1775, beneath the shade of a great elm tree in Cambridge, Massachusetts, George Washington formally took command...
To June 1776!
We think of July 4, 1776, as the start of our Nation’s independence, which it certainly was – our “Declaration...
The Forgotten Founder Who Forced America’s Leap of Faith
In the lead-up to Independence Day on July 4 each year, many scholars like to point out that we “should”...
The Patriot General George Washington Knew Would Come Through
The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Since 2006, U.S. Presidents have issued proclamations in recognition of the...
Congress Renames the Nation – This Day in History
On September 9, 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally changed the name of the fledgling nation from the “United Colonies”...
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