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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Thursday, November 26, 2009

3 October 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation made by George Washington:
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses [...]

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Today in History: 17 September

Thursday, September 17, 2009

1630 = The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded.
1787 = Writing of the United States Constitution is completed.
1809 = The Treaty of Fredrikshamn ends the Finnish war between Sweden and Russia.
1814 = Francis Scott Key finishes the Star-Spangled Banner.
1859 = Joshua Norton proclaims himself Emperor Norton. His ‘reign’ lasts until January 1880.
1862 = Bloodiest [...]

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Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Today is the 217th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights in America! Here is a quick recap of this important set of amendments to the Constitution:
I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the [...]

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The Wold Newton meteorite

Friday, August 29, 2008

Wold Newton Meteor Strike
On December 13th, 1795 near the hamlet of Wold Newton in England, a meteorite struck the Earth. The Wold Newton Meteorite was the first meteor fall observed in Britain. Some of the fragments of the rock are held at the Natural History Museum in London.
If you were to visit Wold [...]

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