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Our Founding Fathers: Freedom Comes With A Price Saluting The Flag, Physical Education Teacher, Sixth Man, Motivational Stories, American Freedom, People Laughing, Heartwarming Stories, Happily Married, Know Nothing
Freedom Comes With A Price
Our Founding Fathers: Freedom Comes With A Price
"I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love…" – George Washington’s First Inaugural Address American Life, Early American, American History, Colonial America, District Of Columbia, Founding Fathers, American Revolution, George Washington, Summoning
"I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love…" – George Washington’s First Inaugural Address
The History of the Constitution: the Constitutional Convention George Washington Facts, Federal Parks, American Exceptionalism, History Quotes, American Revolutionary War, Park Ranger
The History of the Constitution: the Constitutional Convention
The History of the Constitution: the road to a convention American Heritage, Facts For Kids, Book Talk, American Architecture, Medal Of Honor, Mount Vernon, First Art
The History of the Constitution: the road to a convention
Thomas Lynch, signer of the Declaration of Independence Us History, University In England, Cambridge University, Education In England, Boston Massacre, Seven Years' War
Thomas Lynch, signer of the Declaration of Independence
The Lee Resolution: Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence Richard Henry Lee, Naturalist, Charles
The Lee Resolution: Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States (1817–1825). Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States, and the last president from the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation. List Of Presidents, Famous Presidents, Presidential Portraits, Presidential History, Presidential Quotes, Presidential Election, Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States (1817–1825). Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States, and the last president from the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation.
Major Henry Latimer, Revolutionary War Flying Hospital mobile surgical unit American Folk Art, Continental Army, Sea To Shining Sea, Past Present Future, Dunlap, Doctor Medical
Major Henry Latimer, Revolutionary War Flying Hospital mobile surgical unit
William Williams, signer of the Declaration of Independence American War Of Independence, History Nerd, History Facts, National Review, God Bless America
William Williams, signer of the Declaration of Independence
"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."--Benjamin Franklin #quote Best Motivational Quotes, Great Quotes, Quotes To Live By, Me Quotes, Positive Quotes, Funny Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Super Quotes, Quotable Quotes
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"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."--Benjamin Franklin #quote
Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude
"The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution" by Brion McClanahan Book Club Books, New Books, Books To Read, President Quotes, Fear Quotes, Popular Authors, Find A Book, Audio Books Free, Screwed Up
"The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution" by Brion McClanahan
Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence Daria
Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence
Henry Laurens was an American merchant and rice planter from South Carolina who became a political leader during the Revolutionary War. A delegate to the Second Continental Congress, Laurens succeeded John Hancock as President of the Congress. He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation. Revolutionary Leaders, Teaching American History, John Laurens, Political Leaders, Prisoners Of War, Tower Of London
Henry Laurens was an American merchant and rice planter from South Carolina who became a political leader during the Revolutionary War. A delegate to the Second Continental Congress, Laurens succeeded John Hancock as President of the Congress. He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation.
Abraham Clark was an American politician and Revolutionary War figure. He was delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence and later served in the United States House of Representatives in both the Second and Third United States Congress, from March 4, 1791, until his death in 1794. United States House Of Representatives, United States Congress
Abraham Clark was an American politician and Revolutionary War figure. He was delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence and later served in the United States House of Representatives in both the Second and Third United States Congress, from March 4, 1791, until his death in 1794.
James Otis, Jr.: “Taxation without Representation is Tyranny” American War, British History, Madame, Famous Phrases
James Otis, Jr.: “Taxation without Representation is Tyranny”
Signature Patriot: John Hancock III John Hancock, American Heroes, High Quality Art Prints, New England, Find Art, Presidents, Giclee Print, Fine Art Prints
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Signature Patriot: John Hancock III
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, "unequivocal call for independence" Common Sense Thomas Paine, 8th Grade History, Military Honors, In Harm's Way, Mystery Of History, Beginning Writing, Historical Documents
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, "unequivocal call for independence"
Why the Founding Fathers Matter  "Why the Founding Fathers Matter" -- by Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center  				  						Posted on December 27, 2012  by  Alan Sexton		  			    	  		By Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center History Quiz, History Videos, History Images, History Channel, Family History
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Why the Founding Fathers Matter "Why the Founding Fathers Matter" -- by Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center Posted on December 27, 2012 by Alan Sexton By Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center
Lieutenant Colonel John Banister, Signer of the Articles of Confederation    			  				John Banister was an American lawyer, a Revolutionary War patriot, and signer of the Articles of Confederation from Petersburg, Virginia. American Civil War, American Art, Petersburg Virginia, Gilbert Stuart, American Colonies
Lieutenant Colonel John Banister, Signer of the Articles of Confederation John Banister was an American lawyer, a Revolutionary War patriot, and signer of the Articles of Confederation from Petersburg, Virginia.
John Jay: Co-author of The Federalist, Supreme Court Justice, and diplomat Today In History, Black History, Holmes
John Jay: Co-author of The Federalist, Supreme Court Justice, and diplomat
Ezra Stiles was an American academic and educator, a Congregationalist minister, theologian and author. He was president of Yale College (1778–1795). Stoddard, Virtual Art, Athenaeum, Theologian, Amadeus, Best Vibrators, Yale, Old Master
Ezra Stiles was an American academic and educator, a Congregationalist minister, theologian and author. He was president of Yale College (1778–1795).
James McHenry, Revolutionary War surgeon, signer of the Constitution, and U.S. Secretary of War Irish American
James McHenry, Revolutionary War surgeon, signer of the Constitution, and U.S. Secretary of War
The National Monument to the Forefathers commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world’s largest solid granite monument.  Located on Allerton Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the 81-foot-tall monument was commissioned by the Pilgrim Society. Granite Monuments, Plymouth Rock, Allerton, Roadside Attractions, Teaching History, May Flowers
The National Monument to the Forefathers commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world’s largest solid granite monument. Located on Allerton Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the 81-foot-tall monument was commissioned by the Pilgrim Society.
The History of the Constitution: The Constitutional Convention
The History of the Constitution: The Constitutional Convention
William Samuel Johnson was born on October 27, 1727 and was an American statesman who was key in the signing of the U.S constitution. Johnson represented Connecticut in the U.S Senate and served as president of Columbia University. In the years prior to the American Revolution, Johnson was an influential figure. Family History Book, History Books, American Patriot, Samuel Johnson, Presidential Libraries
William Samuel Johnson | U.S. Founding Father
William Samuel Johnson was born on October 27, 1727 and was an American statesman who was key in the signing of the U.S constitution. Johnson represented Connecticut in the U.S Senate and served as president of Columbia University. In the years prior to the American Revolution, Johnson was an influential figure.
James McHenry was born on November 16, 1753 and died on May 3, 1816. He was one of the signers of the United States Constitution, from Maryland. Fort McHenry was named after him, and it was the bombardment of this star-shaped fort that served as the inspiration for the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". McHenry attended the Continental Congress as a delegate from Maryland, and served as the third Secretary of War under the Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Farewell Speech, The Wild Geese, Star Spangled Banner, Mchenry, National Anthem, Namesake
James McHenry | U.S. Founding Father
James McHenry was born on November 16, 1753 and died on May 3, 1816. He was one of the signers of the United States Constitution, from Maryland. Fort McHenry was named after him, and it was the bombardment of this star-shaped fort that served as the inspiration for the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". McHenry attended the Continental Congress as a delegate from Maryland, and served as the third Secretary of War under the Presidents George Washington and John Adams.