245 years ago today, Thomas Paine published his 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, advocating the independence from Great Britain as not only achievable but inevitable. Descent… Read More »Today in History: January 10, 1776 – Thomas Paine Publishes Common Sense
In September of 1775, General George Washington approached Congress with the proposition that Benedict Arnold, under the command of General Philip Schuyler, should begin the… Read More »Expedition to Quebec
We’ve seen it happen around the world. Today we see it happening on American soil faster than any of us ever expected.
On June 17th, Gen. William Howe led his troops to Breed’s Hill, overlooking Bunker Hill. There, he had his troops opened fire against the Colonials.
Most Americans are familiar with the poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. However, that’s not the full story. Or even a very accurate… Read More »Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Liberty Song Come, join hand in hand, brave Americans all, And rouse your bold hearts at fair Liberty’s call; No tyrannous acts shall suppress… Read More »The Liberty Song
Yankee Doodle Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony, Stuck a feather in his cap And called it macaroni . [Chorus] Yankee Doodle keep it… Read More »Yankee Doodle