Tag Archives: Declaration of Independence

History Comes Alive

  Jeff Shaara Writes Like He Was There By Jeff Salter Having always loved history and biography, I’m chagrined to be several years late discovering how well Jeff Shaara can bring both to life. He’s likely best known for his … Continue reading

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Freedom and Independence

Honoring the Greatest Generation By Jeff Salter Today is a day we set aside for remembering that fateful day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and formally split the new nation America from the rule … Continue reading

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Declaring Independence

                               … Meant Freedoms (Large & Small)                                                             By Jeff Salter              I don’t care all that much for picnics or fireworks (though I have nothing in particular against them).  I worry, however, that new generations think of July Fourth as … Continue reading

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Who Signed that Declaration?

           Monday, this week, was Independence Day.   What better time to learn about the men who signed the Declaration of Independence?  This is a lot of text to read, but it’s information every American should know.  I stumbled upon this … Continue reading

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