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On This Day 12/11/1777 by Karen Palumbo 12/13/2010 8:10:27 PM
British delay General George Washington's march to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania... more
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On This Day 12/10/1778 by Karen Palumbo 12/13/2010 7:45:38 PM
John Jay is elected President of the Continental Congress... more
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From The Virginia House-Wife Cookbook, circa 1825 by Beth Trissel 12/12/2010 11:42:23 AM
I came across this antiquated volume tucked back in among my collection of cookbooks. I vaguely recall someone, maybe my husband, thinking I would appreciate its quaint take on cookery and the role of women in that far-flown age. I did, but then Th... more
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GETTING MY GOAT(EE) by Robert A. Mills 12/4/2010 7:25:28 AM
WRITER’S CRAMP: No Op-Ed Blog will be posted on Saturday, Christmas Day, December 25. As I am entitled to a much-deserved vacation, I may (or may not) also skip New Year’s Day, Saturday January 1. You will be notified, as usual — stay tuned.
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On This Day 12/9/1775 by Karen Palumbo 12/2/2010 6:58:58 PM
American Patriots gain control of Virginia... more
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On This Day 12/8/1775 by Karen Palumbo 12/2/2010 6:48:08 PM
Americans begin siege of Quebec, Canada... more
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On This Day 12/7/1787 by Karen Palumbo 12/2/2010 5:56:08 PM
Delare ratifies the United States Constitution... more
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On This Day 12/6/1777 by Karen Palumbo 12/2/2010 5:43:25 PM
Whitemarsh skirmishes turn in American's favor... more
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Montgomery Bus Boycott:: I was There by Uriah J. Fields 12/2/2010 4:23:37 AM
It was in early December 1955 when the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Here, a few sigfnicant points are presented by a person who participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. I was there.... more
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On This Day 12/5/1776 by Karen Palumbo 11/29/2010 8:18:18 PM
Phi Beta Kappa is founded while Army flounders... more
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On This Day 12/4/1780 by Karen Palumbo 11/29/2010 8:02:41 PM
General George Washington's cousin tricks Loyalists... more
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On This Day 12/3/1776 by Karen Palumbo 11/29/2010 7:30:50 PM
General George Washington arrives at the banks of the Delaware... more
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On This Day 12/2/1777 by Karen Palumbo 11/29/2010 7:06:28 PM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania nurse overhears British plans to attack General Washington... more
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Today's EU - Napoleon and Hitler would be proud. by Gregory K Sams 11/25/2010 6:55:13 AM
img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a01156f26ec27970c01348981ffed970c" title="EU" src="http://gregorysams.typepad.com/.a/6a01156f26e... more
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On this Day 12/1/1779 by Karen Palumbo 11/24/2010 6:31:23 PM
General George Washington establishes winter quarters at Morristown, New Jersey... more
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On This Day 11/30/1776 by Karen Palumbo 11/24/2010 6:14:12 PM
General William Howe and his brother Admiral Richard Howe offer amnesty... more
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On This Day 11/29/1775 by Karen Palumbo 11/24/2010 5:42:06 PM
Congress creates Committee of Secret Correspondence... more
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On This Day 11/28/1777 by Karen Palumbo 11/24/2010 5:23:44 PM
John Adams replaces Silas Deane... more
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On This Day 11/27/1746 by Karen Palumbo 11/23/2010 8:52:50 PM
The Chancellor is born... more
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On This Day 11/26/1776 by Karen Palumbo 11/23/2010 8:37:59 PM
Peyton Randolph laid to rest at William and Mary... more
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