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BENJAMIN FRANKLINPart One - Thursday, January 12 at 9 pm New Ken Burns Series Explores Life of Scientist, Inventor, Writer, Diplomat, and Signer of Declaration of Independence and Constitution

The men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps celebrate the Corps’ birthday every year on Nov. 10, but it’s not your typical birthday party — it’s the Marine Corps

On this date in 1749, Edward Rutledge was born. He was a signer of the Continental Association and the youngest signatory to the Declaration of Independence.

What’s the end game of all this history cleansing and virtue signaling?

The 2022-23 American History Essay contest sponsored by the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is now open to students enrolled in grades 5-8.

James Wilson was one of six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. He was also a sophisticated thinker who had a significant impact on America'sFounding. Although he did not win every battle in the FederalConvention of 1787, America's constitutional system as it hasdeveloped over time closely resembles his vision.

Major Samuel Nicholas was the first captain of the Marines and in 1776 led his men on a daring raid on the Bahamas, establishing the Marines as a formidable fighting force.

Are you in grades 5th through 8th? You are invited to participate in the NSDARs American History Essay Contest

In his comedies, Norman Lear made disagreement a form of patriotism. Now, the society he depicted is so polarized that love of debate seems quaint.

In his comedies, Norman Lear made disagreement a form of patriotism. Now, the society he depicted is so polarized that love of debate seems quaint.