Continental Congress

Type: Organization
Name: Continental Congress
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

On this day in history, May 17

1521 ? Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for treason.1536 ? George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford and four other men are executed for treason.1590 ? Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland.1642 ? Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve (1612?1676) ... [Published WHP CBS21 - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

DAR highlights historic cemetery

The Yazoo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently held its monthly meeting, highlighting the cemetery at Rosalie. Pictured from left are hostesses Jo Dale Merrill, Sue Patterson, Vay McGraw and cemetery speaker ... [Published Yazoo Herald - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Arming Our Troops With the Military Ration

By Colleen Walsh Fong Armed Forces Day falls on May 18th. Hats off to the men and women of our military. Ever wonder what food we provide to the guys and gals in camo? Those of us who have never served probably don’t give this much thought. Prior to writing ... [Published Mendota Heights Patch - May 18 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

America Has a History of Protecting Confidential Sources

Home Debate Club By May 16, 2013About Michael Berry:Michael Berry is a media lawyer and partner at Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz, LLP.The First Amendment principles underlying a free and independent press are well understood. Unfortunately, the importance ... [Published US News & World Report - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Washington Township High School junior to unveil memorial for female veterans at Memorial Day ceremony

When Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John Adams as he debated independence at the Second Continental Congress in March of 1776, she urged him one thing above all ? ?Remember the ladies.? Washington Township High School Junior Eddie Hicks has done just ... [Published New Jersey Online - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Beason: 'What Would I Tell Our Founding Fathers?'

What would I tell our Founding Fathers?Well, first I would thank them for all the sacrifices they made. Many of them sacrificed being with their families, and in some cases family members died while they were away.Others gave up their fortunes. And still ... [Published Arab Tribune - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Ministers host day of prayer services

Day of prayerTwentynine Palms resident Horace Miller sings at a recent Day of Prayer service at Veterans Park in Twentynine Palms. 0 commentsTWENTYNINE PALMS — Residents will have three chances to observe The National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2.Two ... [Published Desert Trail - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Princeton pastor leads prayer at Capitol

Rep. Sondra Erickson welcomed Rev. Bruce Talso, pastor of Wyanett Evangelical Free Church of Princeton to the Capitol on Tuesday, May 14 to give the opening prayer before the Minnesota House of Representatives.In his prayer, Pastor Talso quoted portions ... [Published Princeton Union Eagle - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Words can be deadlier than guns

0 commentsTo the editor:With the ongoing debate and controversy regarding “gun control,” I find it critically important to make a point to your readers.It is often believed by many, mistakenly, that Shakespeare coined the phrase, “The Pen is Mightier ... [Published News-Times Online - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Health & Science: May is full of important events

If you feel strongly about a good cause and can get the United States Congress to see its importance, you might hear words like proclamation, reaffirmation or resolution coming out of Washington, D.C.The month of May has had two important holidays each ... [Published Public Spirit & Willow Grove Guide - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Census Bureau News -- Profile America Facts for Features: The Fourth of July 2013

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by ... [Published Sacramento Bee - May 14 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

10 Iconic American Bars You Should Add to Your Bucket List

There are watering holes that have been around for as long as our constitution has. In fact, the very pub where the 55 members of the Continental Congress (and George Washington) went to celebrate post-signing still exists. Of course, you'll have to drink ... [Published Complex - May 14 2013]

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...that 'Japan is Open for Business' and to re-establish confidence in Japan among the American and global business communities," said Sánchez. "The ACCJ's response to this tragedy and its dedication to promoting U S businesses in Japan are to be commended."
...The government prosecuted the publisher criminally, but a jury acquitted him. As Justice Thomas has explained, the jury's verdict "signified at an early moment the extent to which anonymity and the freedom of the press were intertwined." That verdict was no isolated incident...
It is like John Hancock said, "We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." If they had not been willing to sacrifice everything, we would not be here today
"We’ll work to find a place where we can loan it to and make sure it’s in a highly visible place," he said. "We know this is an important Trenton mural and we want to ensure it remains in the city."

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How the Banking System Is Destroying America [Published The Big Picture Blog - Mar 29 2013]
Stunning Facts About How the Banking System Really Works … And How It Is Destroying America Paintings by Anthony Freda: www.AnthonyFreda.com .Reclaiming the Founding Fathers’ Vision of Prosperity To understand the core problem in America today, ...
Stunning Facts About How the Banking System Rea... [Published Zero Hedge - Mar 27 2013]
Paintings by Anthony Freda: www.AnthonyFreda.com . Reclaiming the Founding Fathers’ Vision of Prosperity To understand the core problem in America today, we have to look back to the very founding of our country. The Founding Fathers fought for ...
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CNN's GUT CHECK |for January 20, 2013|5 p.m.- n. a pause to assess the state, progress or condition of the political news cycle BREAKING: A TWEET FROM THE TAMPA BAY TIMES… @PoliticsTBTimes: Sources: @FLGovScott to endorse Medicaid expansion at ...
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The Founding Fathers Write a Grant Proposal [Published The Health Care Blog - Feb 15 2013]
By Jan Masaoka “Just look at this second sentence!” groaned Samuel Adams. “‘We hold these truths to be self-evident . .’ This flies in the face of ‘evidence-based practice’! We’ll never get funded!” Another delegate had a different complaint: ...
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