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DateLine: June 18th, 1778, Philadelphia, Revolutionary Era
American Colonial forces re-entered Philadelphia as the British Red coats retreated during Revolutionary War.
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DateLine June 18th, 1812; Washington D.C.
The''War of 1812" began as the United Sates Congress approved President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain for attempting to re-establish it's authority & influence in their former colonies.
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jun 18, 2017
DateLine: June 18th, 1778, Philadelphia, Revolutionary Era
American Colonial forces re-entered Philadelphia as the British Red coats retreated during Revolutionary War.
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DateLine June 18th, 1812; Washington D.C.
The''War of 1812" began as the United Sates Congress approved President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain for attempting to re-establish it's authority & influence in their former colonies.
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DateLine:1865, Galveston, Texas"JUNETEENTH"
Victorious Union troops entered Galveston with liberating news that the tragic Civil War was finally over and that all remaining slaves in Texas were freed --- a happy event celebrated to this day as "JUNETENNTH"
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jun 19, 2017
DateLine:1865, Galveston, Texas"JUNETEENTH"
Victorious Union troops entered Galveston with liberating news that the tragic Civil War was finally over and that all remaining slaves in Texas were freed --- a happy event celebrated to this day as "JUNETENNTH"
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DateLine; July 3rd,1775, Cambridge, Mass, Revolutionary Era
General George Washington took command of the Colonial Continental Army at Cambridge, Mass
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DateLine: July 3rd, 1863, Civil WAR ERA
The three day monumental Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for our Union as the rebellious forces failed tobreach Federal positions during the ill fated desperate famous 'Puckett's Charge'
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jul 3, 2017
DateLine; July 3rd,1775, Cambridge, Mass, Revolutionary Era
General George Washington took command of the Colonial Continental Army at Cambridge, Mass
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DateLine: July 3rd, 1863, Civil WAR ERA
The three day monumental Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for our Union as the rebellious forces failed tobreach Federal positions during the ill fated desperate famous 'Puckett's Charge'
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~INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION~
DateLine: July 4th, 1776, Philadelphia
The Declaration of Independehnce was adopted by delegates to the Second Continntal Congress in Philadelphia
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DateLine: 1802, New York
The United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York
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DateLine: 1817, Rome, New York
Ground was broken for the iconic Erie Canal. Th middle section of the strategic shipping international waterway took three years to complete; the entire canal was finally finished in1825.
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DateLine: 1826
50 years to the day after July 4th Declaration was adopted, our former presidents John Adams and Tomas Jefferson died :-(
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jul 4, 2017
~INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION~
DateLine: July 4th, 1776, Philadelphia
The Declaration of Independehnce was adopted by delegates to the Second Continntal Congress in Philadelphia
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DateLine: 1802, New York
The United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York
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DateLine: 1817, Rome, New York
Ground was broken for the iconic Erie Canal. Th middle section of the strategic shipping international waterway took three years to complete; the entire canal was finally finished in1825.
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DateLine: 1826
50 years to the day after July 4th Declaration was adopted, our former presidents John Adams and Tomas Jefferson died :-(
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DateLine: July 8th, 1776, Pennsylvania
Continental Army Col. John Nixon gave the first evr public reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the State House , now Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jul 8, 2017
DateLine: July 8th, 1776, Pennsylvania
Continental Army Col. John Nixon gave the first evr public reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the State House , now Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
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DateLine: 1861, Manassas, Virigina - CIVIL WAR ERA
During the Southern rebellion the first BATTLE of BULL RUN was fought and won by the Confederate forces at Manassss, VA effectively clearing out all union forces to North of Virginia.This battle was thought of initially, by both sides, as the fight that would settle the conflict!
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jul 21, 2017
DateLine: 1861, Manassas, Virigina - CIVIL WAR ERA
During the Southern rebellion the first BATTLE of BULL RUN was fought and won by the Confederate forces at Manassss, VA effectively clearing out all union forces to North of Virginia.This battle was thought of initially, by both sides, as the fight that would settle the conflict!
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DateLine:JUly 22nd, 1587 Roanoke, North Carolina - Early America Era
A brave English colony fatally fated to totally vanish without a trace, under mysterious circumstances, was first established on the Island of Roanoke, North Carolina
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Jul 22, 2017
DateLine:JUly 22nd, 1587 Roanoke, North Carolina - Early America Era
A brave English colony fatally fated to totally vanish without a trace, under mysterious circumstances, was first established on the Island of Roanoke, North Carolina
R.I.P.
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DateLine: August 2nd, 1776, Philadelphia
State members of the Second Continental Congress began attaching signatures of approval for th Declaration of Independence.
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DateLine: AUGUST 5TH,1864 @ Mobile Bay, Alabama - CIVIL WAR ERA
Union Admiral David G.Farragut heroically led his fleet to victory in the important "BATTLE OF MOBIL BAY'
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DateLine: August 5th, 1884, New York, New York
The iconic cornerstone for the 'Statue Of Liberty' a freedom gift from France, was laid Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.
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DateLine: August 7th, 1782, New York
General George Washington created the 'Military Order of the Purple' Heart', a badge decoration to recognize the wounded in battle, sacrifice and merit in enlisted men and non-commissioned officers.
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TimeLine:August 12th, 1898
Fighting in the Spanish American War came to an end with a decisive Victory for American forces aided & abetted by Theodore Roosevelt & his 'Rough Riders' and Admiral Dewey's fleet.
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TimeLine: August 17th, 1807 - New York
Robert Fulton's 'North River' Steamboat made it's historic successful round trip between New York City and State Capitol Albany
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TimeLine: August 19, 1812, Nova Scotia, Canada - WAR OF 1812 Sea Saga
The USS Constitution soundly defeated the British war frigate HMS Gueerriere off New Scotland' coast. The frigates' cannonballs reportedly bouncing off the American ship's sides thus eraning the nick name "OLD IRONSIDES" which after lengthy restoration efforts is now reoponed to vistors in Historic Boston Harbor.
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Timeline: August 19, 1814, Washington DC - WAR OF 1812 WAR
During the war the British forces landed @ Benedict, Maryland with the failed objective of capturing the capital but did inflicted substantial fire damage to buildings during this conflict.
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Aug 19, 2017
TimeLine: August 19, 1812, Nova Scotia, Canada - WAR OF 1812 Sea Saga
The USS Constitution soundly defeated the British war frigate HMS Gueerriere off New Scotland' coast. The frigates' cannonballs reportedly bouncing off the American ship's sides thus eraning the nick name "OLD IRONSIDES" which after lengthy restoration efforts is now reoponed to vistors in Historic Boston Harbor.
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Timeline: August 19, 1814, Washington DC - WAR OF 1812 WAR
During the war the British forces landed @ Benedict, Maryland with the failed objective of capturing the capital but did inflicted substantial fire damage to buildings during this conflict.
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TimeLine: August 24th, 1814 - Continuing War Of 1812 Era
After invading Washington, D.C. British land forces set fire to th Capitol, which was still under construction, and the White House - as well as other public buildings causing considerable damage - retreated failing to capture the capitol city.
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Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Aug 24, 2017
TimeLine: August 24th, 1814 - Continuing War Of 1812 Era
After invading Washington, D.C. British land forces set fire to th Capitol, which was still under construction, and the White House - as well as other public buildings causing considerable damage - retreated failing to capture the capitol city.
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TimeLine: August 25th 1718
Thousands of French Colonists arrived by ship in Louisiana with many peacefully settling in present day New Orleans bringing their Napoleonic Code of Law and their Tri Colors with them