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Silas Deane: Founding Father, spy, and Loyalist?

Today marks the anniversary of the odd, tragic story of Silas Deane, a Founding Father who was later banned from America and died…

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The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened on this day

Today marks the anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. What caused the sitting vice president…

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10 fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell

On July 8, 1776, popular legend says the Liberty Bell rang to symbolize America’s independence from Great Britain. But many…

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When is the real Independence Day: July 2 or July 4?

There’s no doubt the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. But which date has the legitimate…