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Founding Fathers

On this day, the state of Franklin starts its brief existence

by NCC Staff

On August 23, 1784, the self-proclaimed state of Franklin broke away from North Carolina and attempted an experiment at self-rule,…

On this day, the state of Franklin starts its brief existence
On this day, the Sons of Liberty take over Boston

by NCC Staff

There were a lot of events that led to American Independence, but it was on this date that the seeds of revolution were planted in…

On this day, the Sons of Liberty take over Boston
On this day, an early victory for the free press

by Scott Bomboy

On August 4, 1735, a jury acquitted publisher John Peter Zenger of libel charges against New York’s colonial governor, in an…

On this day, an early victory for the free press
On this day, the Declaration of Independence is officially signed

by Scott Bomboy

August 2, 1776 is one of the most important but least celebrated days in American history, when 56 members of the Second…

On this day, the Declaration of Independence is officially signed
Silas Deane: Founding Father, spy, and Loyalist?

by NCC Staff

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

Silas Deane: Founding Father, spy, and Loyalist?
A birthday tribute to the Founding Father of gerrymandering

by NCC Staff

It’s the birthday of a Founding Father whose name you know today as part of a controversial political term.

A birthday tribute to the Founding Father of gerrymandering
The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened on this day

by NCC Staff

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

The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened on this day
10 fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell

by NCC Staff

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

10 fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell
10 fascinating facts about the Declaration of Independence

by NCC Staff

July 4th marks the annual holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. So how much do you know about…

10 fascinating facts about the Declaration of Independence
When is the real Independence Day: July 2 or July 4?

by Scott Bomboy

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

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