26th Year, No. 3 — January 20, 2021
John Hancock: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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John Hancock is one of the most famous of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, mostly because his signature was the largest, and he was the first to sign. In fact, for several months, until the copy all the delegates signed was drawn up, John’s was the only signature on it, which was a treasonous offense at the time. John Hancock was far more than just fast with a pen and artistic with his signature. This is his unique story.
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Adams and the Alien and Sedition Act
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The Alien and Sedition Act cost President John Adams re-election. Here’s why this act made our nation’s 2nd president the first to lose a re-election campaign.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1830s?
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The 1830s were the decade that laid the foundations for the Industrial Revolution. This means that a lot of prototype inventions and preliminary discoveries were made that were the basis of many of the modern amenities we enjoy today. These are some of the highlights of the decade that our ancestors were there to enjoy.
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When Vermont Was a Nation: A Closer Look at Our 14th State
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Vermont is our 14th state. It was the first state to join the union after the American Revolution, and residents of Vermont fought for both the British and the Americans in that war. However, Vermont was not officially recognized as a state until after the war was over. For a brief period of time, it was the Vermont Republic, an independent nation. Here is the story.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1840s?
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The 1840s are not usually talked about a lot in the history books, but that does not mean there was not much going on in this decade. In fact, the 1840s were a decade of innovation and discovery. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors may have enjoyed.
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Photography Clips: Decluttering: Are You a Photography Packrat?
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Photographers collect a lot of stuff over the years, from cameras to prints and negatives. Do we really need to keep it all? Here are my thoughts...
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Alice Davis: Disney Inspirations
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Alice Davis was born to be an artist—and she’d go on to become an iconic designer for much of Disney’s wardrobe. Learn about her life and accomplishments here...
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