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Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too
Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too The Declaration of Independence is not just a founding document, but also a reflection of the country’s current struggles with identity and unity. The document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June 1776, amidst […]
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Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity
Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity Lafayette played a crucial role in America’s fight for independence, helping to secure its victory at Yorktown in 1781 and earning George Washington’s confidence as a major general in the […]
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Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites
Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites Disney theme parks have become an integral part of American patriotic sites, earning recognition from presidents and the government. The legitimization of Disney theme parks as patriotic sites was cemented when President Ronald Reagan visited Walt Disney […]
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Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York
Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah proposed establishing Ararat, a Jewish state on Grand Island, New York, as a refuge for European Jews fleeing persecution. Noah’s plan was met with skepticism and ridicule from Jewish leaders, who believed it was contrary to God’s will and that […]
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