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The First U.S. Patent – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 31, 1790, the very first American patent, which George Washington signed, was issued to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer.
Abraham […]
Today is the Birthday of America’s Free Institutions!
#OTD, July 30, 1619, the first legislative body chosen by the people met in Virginia, which marks the birthday of America’s free institutions.
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Building America and Expanding Narrow Minds with Iron Rails – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, June 9, 1781, a man was born whose world-changing invention built America.
In the 1830s, the world began progressing technologically at unprecedented levels through the […]
General Orders, 9 July 1776…Head Quarters, New York…by Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 9, 1776, General George Washington orders that the Declaration of Independence is to be read to the troops.
General Orders, 9 July 1776…Head Quarters, New York…
The Freedom of the Press – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 8, 1889, the “Wall Street Journal” begins publishing.
“Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech or of the press…”
Possibly the best rendition of The Star Spangled Banner I have heard! Great solos have been given; this with such a crowed in unision,and at this time, gave me almost tears as I felt the emotion of all involved as one, all Americans; all on the same page as Americans, rather than not even in the same book book politicaly as now!! Thanks, beautiful, musicaly and emotionaly. Again, thank you! God Bless America; American’s, Bless God! dm