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The 4th of July – Not Just Independence Day

The 4th of July – Not Just Independence Day

This week marks the 248th anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776.  It’s a big day in our nation’s history. But it’s not the only significant event in our nation’s history that has happened on that day. If you’re really in the mood to celebrate (or somberly remember), here are some other things that also happened on that day (all of these events are listed on the history.com and Britannica.com websites, in case you’re wondering):…

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Where Were You When xxxxx Happened? Living Through a Historical Moment

Where Were You When xxxxx Happened? Living Through a Historical Moment

Do you remember where you were/what you were doing when the following events occurred? The Twin Towers-9/11 disaster The Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded Hostages were taken from the Iranian Embassy Watergate The Kennedy Assassination I could go on and on.  The point is – these were defining moments in many of our memories.  For the most part, they revolved around tragedy or something “bad” that happened in our lives – or as a “benchmark” of our collective history.  That’s how…

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