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83Charles Carroll of Carrollton – Longest Living Signer of Declaration of Independence
When his turn came to sign the document on that hot August day in Philadelphia in 1776, Charles Carroll stepped forward briskly, signed Charles Carroll, started back to his seat and then abruptly returned...
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77How To Write An Effective Demand Letter
For many years--decades, really--those close to me have agreed that while I may be a jack of all trades, I am truly master of at least one: Writing what we often refer to as a Poison Pen Letter. For the...
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71I'm Glad to be An American
Boy am I glad to be an American, especially at this time in history. Of all the places in the world that I could have been born, I was born here in the United States of America. Not only here but now at this...
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63A Speech in Favor of Marriage Equality
Same-sex marriage should be legalized in all 50 states. It is a shame that a nation that prides itself on equality denies consenting adults who love each other as basic a right as marriage. It is a...
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84Founding Father James Wilson
Who was the greatest mind amoung America’s founding fathers? The term ‘founding fathers’ often refers to the Statesmen and leaders who laid the foundation of the American Republic of States. They...
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57Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. Under the supervision of the...
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58Equality of the Sexes-Really?
The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence : "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that...
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57July 4th - The Day and the Document
The United States was born when the members of the Continental Congress approved the words of the Decelaration of Independence. The document spelled out the basic human rights that all Americas should enjoy.
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54Your Independance Day
This Saturday many of us will be enjoying the weather and celebrating the holiday commemorating our independence from England. Many of us will attend barbeques and parades, while ending the night in a...
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53Benjamin Franklin: The Man, the Mind, and the Legacy
One of the cleverest people in history, Benjamin Franklin accomplished many great things throughout his life. He developed the imaginative and efficient Franklin wood stove. To help prevent fires and ...
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