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1776 by David McCullough

David McCullough never disappoints!  His research is impeccable and his writing makes history come alive.  It was fascinating to read this one year overview and realize that American almost did *not* last as a new nation.  How much we owe … Continue reading

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Happy President’s Day

“The year 1776, celebrated as the birth year of the nation and for the signing of the Declaration of Independence, was for those who carried the fight for independence forward a year of all-too-few victories, of sustained suffering, disease, hunger, … Continue reading

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Advice to a Young Lady

“Daughter! Get you an honest man for a husband, and keep him honest.  No matter whether he is rich, provided he be independent.  Regard the honor and moral character of the man more than all other circumstances.  Think of no … Continue reading

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America’s Dunkirk

“…on August 29 another storm blew in. A cold, drenching rain continued through the day and into the night. Before morning, a “peculiar providential” fog set in. When daylight came and the fog began to thin, the British discovered that … Continue reading

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Reading John Adams

Some years back, I read David McCullough’s “John Adams”. Last night, after a lovely Thanksgiving day and huge meal with all the trimmings that go with a turkey dinner, I thought, “maybe I’ll read ‘John Adams’ again…after all, how appropriate, … Continue reading

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