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Nathaniel Philbrick delves into the legacy of the nation’s first president

The Daily Gazette 19 Sep 2021

For the Nantucket author, the book is a follow-up to a trilogy about the American Revolution that he’s written, including “Bunker Hill,” “Valiant Ambition” and “In the Hurricane’s Eye.” ... I was still fascinated by George Washington after writing about the Revolution that I just wanted to see what happened to him next so this appealed.”.

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Mike Duncan on "Hero of Two Worlds,” Lafayette’s crossing

CBS News 21 Aug 2021

Mike Duncan's new book "Hero of Two Worlds” desscribes the famed Marquis de Lafayette, the man who played key roles in both the American and French revolutions. CBS News’ Jeff Glor heads to Mount Vernon in Virginia to hear all about it ... .

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First president's local connections run deep

Herald Mail 18 Jul 2021

In the years between the Seven Years War and American Revolution, George Washington, now married and retired to his Mount Vernon estate, grew in prominence and wealth ... to his original coffin, and a leaf from a magnolia tree Washington is said to have planted at Mount Vernon.

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Meghan McCain's rant on Meghan Markle leaves Whoopi Goldberg visibly stumped

Raw Story 10 Mar 2021

"I do not want to defend the monarchy," McCain began her rant ... — The View (@The View)1615307750.0. "My ancestors fought in the American Revolution," she explained. "I named my daughter 'Liberty.' I enjoy going to Mount Vernon to visit the home place of our Founding Fathers .". It must be remembered that Mount Vernon was, in fact, a slave plantation ... .

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Watch: Meghan McCain's rant on Meghan Markle leaves Whoopi Goldberg visibly stumped

Alternet 10 Mar 2021

"I do not want to defend the monarchy," McCain began her rant ... — The View (@The View) 1615307750.0. "My ancestors fought in the American Revolution," she explained. "I named my daughter 'Liberty.' I enjoy going to Mount Vernon to visit the home place of our Founding Fathers .". It must be remembered that Mount Vernon was, in fact, a slave plantation ... .

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George Washington

The White House 15 Jan 2021

From 1759 to the outbreak of the American Revolution, Washington managed his lands around Mount Vernon and served in the Virginia House of Burgesses ... Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon ... Washington enjoyed less than three years of retirement at Mount Vernon, for he died of a throat infection December 14, 1799.

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DAR looks ahead to virtual meetings in short term

Atchison Globe 01 Dec 2020

The Atchison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Nov. 14 at the Mount Vernon Cemetery house with all COVID cautions in effect ... .

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Opinion: This election has me wondering: Should I buy a gun?

The Los Angeles Times 06 Nov 2020

SNELLVILLE, Ga. — ... “They will be destroyed because America is rising,” Jones said during a rage-filled antisemitic speech that prompted the crowd to chant “1776,” the inception of the American Revolution ... Vernon Jones, a Black Trump supporter, stood in front of a sea of white faces and said he was a Southerner who believed in fighting.

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The anti-communist history of Communist labor organizers on the waterfront

People's World 23 Oct 2020

The role of the CPUSA in the formation of the U.S. labor movement is a contested history as well ... Vernon L. Pedersen’s The Communist Party on the American Waterfront. Revolution, Reform, and the Quest for Power aims at resurrecting some of this contested and forgotten history ... ... Revolution, Reform, and the Quest for Power. By Vernon L. Pedersen ... .

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DAR meeting blankets a workday

Atchison Globe 13 Oct 2020

The Atchison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday, Oct.10 at the Mount Vernon Cemetery house ... .

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NOONAN | Whose history is carved into Rushmore?

Colorado Politics 09 Jul 2020

Black Lives Matter presents a factual critique of two of these men as slave owners and one as a colonialist much in the vein of George III against whom Washington and Jefferson led the American Revolution. Visitors to Washington’s Mount Vernon and Jefferson’s Monticello will see, ...

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IOL's Youth Day film festival: Q&A; with the director of 'Hip Hop Revolution'

Independent online (SA) 13 Jun 2020

Weaam Williams takes you right back there in her documentary entitled "Hip Hop Revolution", which will be screened for free on Tuesday as part of IOL's Youth Day mini film festival ... Hip-Hop Revolution has been broadcast in 28 countries ... Vernon Pillay spoke to Williams about the documentary..

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This week in history, May 15, 1920: Man dies on dredge, Mother’s Day celebrated

Summit Daily 17 May 2020

SAMUEL H. ROGERS MEETS SUDDEN DEATH. On Monday before noon Samuel H. Rogers was drowned in the dredging pit of the Blue River Dredging company, about 2 miles north of Breckenridge ... MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM ... All are invited ... Capt. Eugene A ... Mrs ... As a part of the general convention of the Sons of the Revolution, the group took a patriotic pilgrimage to Mt. Vernon.

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Independent Record primary candidate surveys: Legislative races

Independent Record 10 May 2020

I support Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, Citizens Against Government Waste, Yellowstone and Glacier National Park Foundations, Mount Vernon, Williamsburg, National World War II Museum, Museum of the American Revolution, The American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, USO, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Second Amendment Foundation.

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Cash-strapped Historical Society of Pennsylvania is selling off parts of its collection

Philadelphia Daily News 15 Feb 2020

“HSP has discussed the acquisition of the Washington medals with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent, the Museum of the American Revolution, and Mount Vernon in Virginia,” the petition reads.