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June 23, 2016
1776, Declaration of Independence brain
1776, Declaration of Independence brain trust. “Before I reported it to the committee, I communicated it separately to Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, requesting their corrections, because they were the two members of whose judgments and amendments I wished most to have the benefit,” Thomas Jefferson later reflected on the days leading up to the Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence. John Adams praised both Jefferson’s style, “I was delighted with its high tone and the flights of oratory with which it abounded” and Jefferson’s attempt to include a clause abolishing slavery. http://www.revolution240.com #TBT Throwback Thursday http://ow.ly/i/epbf4
June 16, 2016
June 1776. Why Adams choose Thomas Jeffe
June 1776. Why Adams choose Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. “You inquire why so young a man as Mr. Jefferson was placed at the head of the committee for preparing a Declaration of Independence? I answer: It was the Frankfort advice to place Virginia at the head of everything [referring to an earlier meeting of some colonial leaders in Frankfort, New York].” Jefferson brought “a reputation for literature, science, and a happy talent for composition.” http://www.revolution240.com #TBT Throwback Thursday #LovingAmerica, http://ow.ly/i/eoRB7
June 9, 2016
June 9, 1776: Martha Washington’s son J
June 9, 1776: Martha Washington’s son Jack learns that his mother survived the live smallpox vaccination. “The receipt of your kind letter . . . gave me the sincerest pleasure to hear you were in so fair a way of getting favorably through the smallpox,” Jack writes. Though long afraid of the smallpox vaccination, Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington, agreed to be vaccinated so she could survive living in camp with the Continental Army. #TBT Throwback Thursday http://www.revolution240.com http://ow.ly/i/epcsG
June 8, 2016
Thank you for all your birthday wishes.
Thank you for all your birthday wishes. Want to introduce my new book, which you can pre-order http://amzn.com/1621574784
June 7, 2016
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Vi
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduces a resolution in the Continental Congress to declare independence. Jefferson notes, “The delegates from Virginia moved in obedience to instructions from their constituents that the Congress should declare that these United colonies . . . be free & independent states.” Some members agree while others argue the colonies are not ready to unite on independence. Congress postpones voting on the motion but appoints three committees: one to draft a declaration of independence, one to draft a treaty with France and one to draft a new constitution. revolution240.com #LovingAmerica http://ow.ly/i/eoQVl
June 4, 2016
6-4-1776 A British fleet led by Sir Pete
6-4-1776 A British fleet led by Sir Peter Parker approaches Charleston, South Carolina revolution240.com http://ow.ly/i/eno3G
June 2, 2016
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense about indep
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense about independence will soon give way to a declaration. In June 1776 the youthful Thomas Jefferson and other Virginia delegates arrive in Philadelphia for the Continental Congress. “Writings of his [Jefferson’s] were handed about, remarkable for the peculiar felicity of expression,” John Adams later recounts. “Though a silent member in Congress, Jefferson was so prompt, frank, explicit, and decisive upon committees and in conversation . . . that he soon seized upon my heart.” Jefferson brings “a reputation for literature, science, and a happy talent for composition.” http://www.revolution240.com #TBT Throwback Thursday #LovingAmerica http://ow.ly/i/eoFZY
May 29, 2016
On this day in 1776. “I cannot but take
On this day in 1776. “I cannot but take notice how wonderfully Providence has smiled upon us by causing the several colonies to unite so firmly together against the tyranny of Great Britain,” Samuel West, a soldier and minister, speaks to leaders in Massachusetts on May 29, 1776. “They [the English government] are robbing us of the inalienable rights that the God of nature has given us.” http://www.revolution240.com http://ow.ly/i/engZ6
May 22, 2016
A Sunday in May 1776. John Adams reflect
A Sunday in May 1776. John Adams reflects on what he hears, two months before the Continental Congress declares independence. “I have this morning heard Mr. Duffil [George Duffield] upon the signs of the times. He run a parallel between the case of Israel and that of America, and between the conduct of Pharaoh and that of [King] George,” John Adams writes to Abigail about hearing a sermon in Philadelphia. “He concluded that the course of events, indicated strongly the design of Providence that we should be separated from Great Britain.” http://www.revolution240.com 240 years since 1776 http://ow.ly/i/en0gs
May 20, 2016
Happy Birthday Dolley Madison! May 20, 1
Happy Birthday Dolley Madison! May 20, 1768 @JMMontpelier @CntConstitution http://www.janecook.com/firstladies.htm http://ow.ly/i/dlafq
