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ESPN writer David Fleming’s ‘Who’s Your Founding Father?’ gives a fascinating look at the first Declaration of Independence
A recent book from ESPN senior ... than a year into the Revolutionary War, but the reason why Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4). The 1776 declaration (which, it should be noted ...
Ken Burns' “The American Revolution” Shows the War As You've Never Seen It Before — See the Cover! (Exclusive)
The book will be released five days ahead of its documentary counterpart by the same name, a six-part series on PBS ...
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Declaration of War Almost Was Commencement for Class of 1917
In March, the Harvard Athletic Association considered breaking off all athletic activities, in the event of a declaration of war. Several days later, both Yale and Cornell were considering similar ...
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April 25, 1898: Congress Declares War
The official declaration of war occurred on April 25, 1899 when President McKinley sent an official request to Congress. The war with Spain continued into the summer of 1899. On August 12 ...
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The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration's second paragraph, however, crystallized perfectly not only what had been accomplished over months of indecision and war, but what yet remained to be done: We hold these truths to ...