Paul Revere’s Fake News
“Fake news”, “yellow journalism”, “propaganda” – whatever you like to call it – the practice of distorting and embellishing facts to suit a political agenda and inflaming sentiment- is not new.
General Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution:
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Guest Post by Salina B. Baker When it comes to the American Revolution, most people have heard of men like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, who were instrumental in the founding of this country. But what … Continued
Did you know… The Powder Alarm?
Most Americans have heard of the battles of Lexington and Concord, and “The Shot Heard Round The World”. But the American revolution, or the American rebellion as the British would say, wasn’t something that happened all at once. There were … Continued
John Adams – lawyer and patriot
Continuing series on Signers of the Declaration of Independence John was born on October 19, 1735, in Quincy aka Braintree, Massachusetts. His family was well to do and had already been in the colonies for some decades. He was descended … Continued
Samuel Adams – more than a beer
Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Many volumes have been written about Sam Adams, and we can’t hope to cover all the relevant research here – but for a quick look at the colorful colonial founder, … Continued
Did you know… Sojourner Truth?
Sojourner Truth ( c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an African American, born into slavery in Esopus, New York, about 96 miles north of New York City. She was one of twelve children. Her parents were owned by Colonel Hardenbergh, an officer … Continued
Did you know… Josiah Bartlett?
Continuing series on Signers of the Declaration of Independence Josiah Bartlett (December 2, 1729– May 19, 1795) was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, fourth son of Deacon Stephen and Hannah(Emery) Bartlett from England. Stephen Bartlett was deacon of the First Church of … Continued
Did you know… Carter Braxton?
Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Carter Braxton ( September 10, 1736 – October 10, 1797 ) was born to wealth, power and privilege. His father George Braxton Jr. was a rich landowner and merchant. His mother, … Continued
Did you know… William Floyd?
Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence William Floyd( December 17, 1734 – August 4, 1821) came from early settlers of north-central Long Island, New York. His ancestor Richard came from Wales in 1654 and founded Setauket, … Continued
The man with two birthdays
Benjamin Franklin, signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Franklin is known even to most schoolchildren in the United States. His birthday is given as both January 6, and January 17, 1706, due to the fact that Britain switched from … Continued