Tag Archives: Declaration of Independence

“John Adams” HBO Miniseries, The History of America

Posted on July 5, 2014 by annetbell

We decided to re-watch this wonderful miniseries based on the writing of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, David McCullough.  History comes alive with the superb acting, writing and story!   Yes, the inspirational  story of beginning of the United States … Continue reading →

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Examples of Jim Crow laws From the 1880s into the 1960s, a majority of American states enforced segregation through “Jim Crow” laws (so called after a black character in minstrel shows). From Delaware to California, and from North Dakota to … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by annetbell | 41 Comments

Life, Fortune, and Sacred Honor

Posted on July 4, 2013 by annetbell

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE THE SIGNERS Gary Hildrith Have you ever wondered what happened to the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence? This is the price they paid:Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured … Continue reading →

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