Tag Archives: July 4
George Washington’s July 4th
As July 4th approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to the Declaration of Independence and the early years of the Revolution. I do too, but I also recall another July 4th, the one in 1754 when a Virginia militia … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory
Tagged Emerging Revolutionary War, Fort Necessity, George Washington, July 4
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“Happy Independence Day”
Whether you are about to enjoy a firework display, finishing up a family barbecue, or enjoying this holiday in some other form, the historians here at Emerging Revolutionary War wish all our readers and fellow historians a “Happy Independence Day.” … Continue reading
Posted in Memory, Uncategorized
Tagged 1776, Declaration of Independence, John Hancock, July 4, July Fourth, Philadelphia, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson
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