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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...
Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.
George Washington was commanding the Continental Army and staying in Morristown when he wrote an optimistic letter on the prospects of winning the Revolutionary War despite a recent defeat. His words ...
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Charleston has welcomed many sitting U.S. presidents through the years. Here’s a look back at some of those visits
Though Charleston sits more than 500 miles from the political epicenter of Washington, D.C., it is no stranger to the ...
We cannot forget George Washington's links to Bergen County | Letter
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a reported heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Police ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Lincoln’s birthday
"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...
Sports Illustrated13d
Wizards vs. Nets Preview: Battle For the Bottom
The Washington Wizards are hoping to continue their winning ways tonight as they travel to the Big Apple to take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The Wizards are fresh off of their ...
Washington Examiner14d
How states are taking the deportation battle into their own hands
the Washington Post reported. In Florida, lawmakers are looking to outdo each other on immigration. A group of Republican lawmakers unveiled the Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy ...
Daily Express15d
Prince William's 'subtle battle' to keep George, Louis and Charlotte out of spotlight
Prince William is reportedly engaging in a more "subtle battle" to shield his family from ... he takes a less strong stance in trying to protect Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency15d
Jewish General Who Led Cossack Offensive Against the Nazis Killed in Battle
The revelation that the Soviet General, Lev Dovator, famous commander of the Cossack troops who defeated the Germans at Rostov and caused their retreat along the entire Soviet front, was a Jew ...
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DC, Maryland among 23 attorneys general suing Trump administration over OMB memo
WASHINGTON — D.C. and Maryland joined 21 attorneys general on Tuesday suing President Donald Trump's administration after a government memorandum ordered all federal agencies to stop spending ...
The Hill21d
Democrats sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
Led by James’s office, Washington, D.C., and 21 other Democratic state attorneys general joined the lawsuit, which was filed later in the day in Rhode Island’s federal district court.