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Celebrating America 250: Declaring Independence (May 20, 1775 or July 4, 1776?) - Part 2
Celebrating America 250: Declaring Independence (May 20, 1775 or July 4, 1776?) - Part 2
If you missed it, here’s Part 1 of this thought-provoking article, part of a series leading up to the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. By the time of John McKnitt Alexander’s death in 1817 historians were busy ensuring New England and the middle colonies received prominence when documenting Revolutionary War history. As Syfert pointed out: . . . the American Revolution began at the battle…
Celebrating America 250: Declaring Independence (May 20, 1775 or July 4, 1776?) - Part 1
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