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A Christmas Poem copied by George Washington at about age 15
George Washington carried a trunk with many hand-writtten documents with him during the Revolutionary war. These papers contained samples of legal documents, personal diaries, information on personal character formation and more. Some of the documents were created by Washington ...
George Washington's Christmas gift to U.S.A. 1783
Many wanted the revolutionary hero to make himself "king".
The Definitions Americans NEED to know! by Noah Webster.....
Noah Webster fought in the Revolutionary war but his hardest battle was with words! Knowing that the new nation would need educated citizens who understood the complex ideals of the Declaration of Independence, he spent the rest of his life creating a dictionary so that young people would know ...
Study the speech of Patrick Henry (...but you will need a bible!)
You know his famous 7 words, but what else did he say? "Do not be betrayed by a kiss!" "Why stand ye here idle?" "..the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings"! What did that mean? find out in this study and analysis of the entire speech....
"he will employ his strength to distress women and weak minds, in order to accomplish through their fears what he cannot accomplish by his own force"
We can learn much from our ancestors, who struggled with the decision to "fight", to war against another nation. This decision has never been easy as there is a product of war, death of soldiers. And when your son or daughter is the one who may die next, your decision making ...
Streaking? in the US Army? Naked running? What would George Washington say? Find out what he did say...
You think you have problems at your organization with your people? Try organizing an army for the first time in colonial America where the Commander in Chief is from Virginia and the majority of the soldiers are common men of that time....read what happened...
John Adams Letters on the ingredients required in the recipe for a Great nation!
John Adams (and all the founders) had a recipe for a great nation....you need RELIGION and MORALITY to create citizens with great character and self control, then create a CONSTITUTION that guarantees the rights of individuals, so that they can work things out amongst themselves.
The Declaration of Independence close up
Many patriotic US citizens have never read the Declaration of Independence! Following is a closeup look at the document that ignited the flame of liberty in the USA and the world!
Swearing is just what army guys do.....right?
Very few soldiers and veterans are aware of an order that was made by our first Commander in Chief at the beginning of our military organizations. Many soldiers believe that swearing is ok in the army, just a way to express oneself, no big deal. ...
the President of Harvard College said... what?
The President of Harvard College addressed Congress in June 1775 at the outbreak of war with Britain and just after the battle of Bunker Hill. Did the college president call for the troops to go home? ...all weapons be abandoned? Did he call for calmness, peace? NOPE! This ...
God is mentioned first in Constitutions of the USA.
It is a uniquely American tradition to honor God whenever we gather with our officials of the government to present a ...
The Coward of Bunker Hill
He was called a coward at Bunker Hill, but John Callender proved he was nothing of the sort at Brooklyn, August 1776. Outnumbered 3-1, Washingtons' army beat a hasty retreat as the British smashed through the lines and cornered Washington in just 2 days of ...
A Star Spangled Banner audio story
In 1814, The British had already burned Washington DC. The 3rd largest city at that time was Baltimore and Ft. McHenry was the only thing standing in the way of all of His Majesty's warships. Many knew that the battle would happen and orders were given ...
What is on this flag? Why that picture?
The flag pictured has a religious inscription "resistance to tyrants is obediance to God". The 13 white stars are "stars of David". The arm with sword emanates from a cloud and represents God fighting for his people. The "God" depicted in ...
So many religious items on government land...why?
Look closely at the artwork on the Supreme Court. Read the text of documents. Note the use of a bible in the courtroom to "take an oath". What you may have never heard.... there is no law that says Church and State must be ...
God Save the People?
Our founders created a “tag line” for documents in the revolutionary war. Instead of "God Save the King", our founders changed what the British used, to "God Save the ...
Under God since July 2, 1776
The Library of Congress may provide an answer many are looking for regarding the use of the words "under God" that are in our Pledge of Allegiance. Can the USA use this motto? Should the USA use this? How long has ...
University message "written in stone" denotes major theme of the USA
What world renown university advertises a message carved in stone with 2 foot tall letters that is 4 stories high on one of the oldest and largest buildings on campus-- "RELIGION MORALITY AND KNOWLEDGE BEING NECESSARY TO GOOD GOVERNMENT AND THE ...
Evidence of one nation under God!
George Washington, and our founders, used the words "under God" many times. One of the best examples of this use (and the actual meaning intended) comes from a letter from George Washington to the Congress dated April 18, 1776. ...
Our founders did not want to conquer others
Our founders fought to the point of death when the United States of America started. Unlike military revolutions where one power group wanted to dominate or takeover, our founders sought to establish a set of rules that made the individual person more ...
The Declaration of Independence videos (now on youtube!)
People like to watch videos, not read long documents, so check out these videos on the Declaration of Independence, right here at this website....
"Spit NOT in the fire...especially if there be meat before it"
George Washington had an uncommon concern for his country and his countrymen and women. This uncommon caring about others was an intrical part of the character of one of the greatest Americans this country has ever known. Learn ...
Amer i can, Americans are CAN DO people
Friday, July 3, 2009 The Orange Grove: Colonies attracted can-do types We lived in benign neglect by Britain, until the French and Indian War. By DANA T. PARKER The Cypress resident presents reenactments of the American Revolution Comments 1| Recommend 1 Are Americans different from ...
The website at our Nations Capital you need to go to!
If you want to understand the USA and religion and the ideals our nation was founded upon, this is a website of study I recommend.
You get the real information at the Library of Congress.
You can contact them by email and phone ...
Sam Adams uses "In God We Trust" April 1776
In the following letter, two founders provide evidence of the widespread use of "under God" and "in God We Trust".
“Let us…. ...
Did you know you are supposed to have a religion in the USA?
You may find this astounding, but our founders wanted religion to flourish and they expected and wished that all citizens would be participants. Because churches provide services for marriage, funerals, parenting, and advice for living a purposeful life, our ...
The National Day of Prayer Quiz
As an American you know all about your country, your history and your traditions, right? So what is up with this national day of prayer? ...
War over 3 cents on a pound of tea? Not quite...
The Orange Grove: Shot heard 'round the world
Colonists rebelled over being denied the rights given other Englishmen.
Information for Re-enactors
Fellow Colonial Folk, Ed St. Germain, of the Riverside Sons of the Revolution, sent me this and I thought it might be of interest to you. It is a speech that he has given to groups interested in Revolutionary War stuff, and is excellent. ...
One man influenced thousands of our founding men and women in Virginia...he impressed the King of England, he became President of Princeton College-read this sermon!
A sermon every American needs to READ, by The Reverend Samuel Davies. hear what our founders heard when they went to church! This pastor directly influenced Patrick Henry.. Last reprinted in 1854 in 3 volumes by the Presbyterian Board of Publication. This copy is courtesy of the Speer Library at Princeton Theological Seminary. This Soli Deo Gloria Reprint is 1995. Sermon XXXIII From the book Sermons of ...
The FIRST Saint Patrick's Day in the USA, Boston 1776
George Washington had a major problem! April 19, 1776 was fast approaching. On April 19, 1775 the war had started and many died that day. The British had retreated to Boston and were holding the town hostage. Washington's army was so ineffective, that it could not attack. ...
St. Patrick's Day was Washington's best holiday of the year 1776 (except Christmas at Trenton)
READ THE ACTUAL DOCUMENT from The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington to Continental Congress, April 18, 1776 IMAGES The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor. New York, April 18, 1776. Sir: Permit me ...
Continental Congress, October 11, 1782, Proclamation on Thanksgiving Observation
Would the words of a nation that had just won a great military victory over an enemy much more powerful than they be important? here is the opening statement of the Proclamation of Thanksgiving from Congress 1782... It being the indispensable duty of all nations not only to offer up their ...
http://wallbuilders.com/default.asp website for Thanksgiving Proclamations
This is the text of a proclamation for a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, issued by George Washington when he served as President. It was published in the Columbian Centinel on January 1, 1795. Published BY AUTHORITY, A PROCLAMATION: By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES ...
"The fate of unborn Millions will now depend, under God, on the Courage and Conduct of this army..." July 2, 1776
Thousands of British soldiers, authorized directly by the King of England to execute rebels in the field would attack soon. German mercenaries were to be paid for wounding rebels, and paid double for a dead rebel! Washington was outnumbered, outgunned, and had no navy!
CREATED EQUAL-the story Howell vs Netherland, which defines the USA...
There are many people who are concerned about how the Supreme Court will make decisions. This story is about how a judge, who does not have a specific "rule of law", can twist the law so that a person can be forced into slavery! In this case, Thomas Jefferson was involved and he did ...
PATRIOTS' BLOOD, PRINTERS' INK and APRIL 19
April 19, 2009 - Patriots' blood, printer's ink By DANA T. PARKER Happy Patriots' Day! Patriots' Day – April 19 – is the anniversary of the day the “shot heard 'round the world” was fired – the first ...
No, not September 2001, this is NYC September 1776!
The enemy attacked New York City and the World was in shock! Twin fortresses on the Hudson river devastated in one day, 2900 lost, our military completely ...