Posts tagged American Independene
Philadelphia Summers and the U.S. Constitution
Philadelphia Summers and the U.S. Constitution

The summer of 1787 in Philadelphia was one to be remembered. In fact, it was in May that year that over 50 delegates from across the freshly independent United States descended on the city — ready to forge a path forward for the new nation. By the time summer was over, the U.S. Constitution was born.

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Max GreenhalghConstitution, United States Constitution, Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia, 1787, Early American History, Revolutionary War, Revolutionary America, Revolutionary Era Philadelphia, american revolution, Articles of Confederation, George Washington, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Independence Hall, Independence, American Independene, American independenceComment
Benjamin Franklin and the Turkey
Benjamin Franklin and the Turkey

Here's something to consider as you make leftover turkey sandwiches for lunch today...

Benjamin Franklin's preference for using the Turkey over the Bald Eagle on our Great Seal is a well known piece of American folklore - but is there any truth to the tale? Kinda sorta.   

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Aaron KillianBenjamin Frankilin, Society of Cincinnati, Great Seal, Turkey, Bald Eagle, New Yorker, American Revolution, American Independene, Moses, PharaohComment