Founders
Declaration
July 4, 1776 When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent…
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Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789. 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…
Read MoreThanksgiving Proclamation
Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789. 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…
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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 of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to “recommend to the people of the United States…
Read MoreThe Time Is Now Near At Hand
The time is now near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves. George Washington Address to the Continental Army before the Battle of Long Island August 27, 1776
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