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Tag Archives: Martha Washington
Today in history: September 5, 1774
On September 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened at Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia. It was a very stressful and dangerous time, and there was very little agreement among the colonies about what should be done. The Port Bill (closing … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday to Sharon’s Dead Boyfriend, George Washington
… who was born on this day in 1732. Thomas Jefferson on George Washington: The moderation and virtue of a single character probably prevented this Revolution from being closed, as most others have been, by a subversion of that liberty … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, George Washington!
Some quotes: — PATRICK HENRY, on his return home from the first Continental Congress in 1774 was asked whom he thought was the foremost man in the group: “Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.” — GEORGE … Continue reading
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Presidents: “a kind of destiny”
George Washington, writing to Martha on June 18, 1775, following his nomination as commander in chief: My Dearest: I now sit down to write to you on a subject which fills me with inexpressible concern, and this concern is greatly … Continue reading
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Today in history, 1774
… was the start of the First Continental Congress, in 1774. They convened at Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia. Anyone been there? It’s so cool, full of potent powerful ghosts. It is hard to imagine, or remind ourselves, of the tension … Continue reading
1775: George Washington: “a kind of destiny”
GEORGE WASHINGTON, writing to Martha on June 18, 1775, following his nomination as commander in chief: My Dearest: I now sit down to write to you on a subject which fills me with inexpressible concern, and this concern is greatly … Continue reading
1774: Martha Washington: “my heart is in the cause”
MARTHA WASHINGTON, in a letter written to a relative on Washington’s departure to Philadelphia in 1774 for the first Continental Congress: I foresee consequences; dark days and darker nights; domestic happiness suspended; social enjoyments abandoned; property of every kind … Continue reading
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George Washington, 1775: “a kind of destiny”
GEORGE WASHINGTON, writing to Martha on June 18, 1775, following his nomination as commander in chief: My Dearest: I now sit down to write to you on a subject which fills me with inexpressible concern, and this concern is greatly … Continue reading
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Martha Washington, 1774 “George is right; he is always right”
MARTHA WASHINGTON, in a letter written to a relative on Washington’s departure to Philadelphia in 1774 for the first Continental Congress: I foresee consequences; dark days and darker nights; domestic happiness suspended; social enjoyments abandoned; property of every kind … Continue reading
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