Paine’s Common Sense Published
On January 10, 1776, Common Sense, a persuasive pamphlet encouraging Americans to declare independence from Great Britain, was published anonymously.
Revolutionary War
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Pennsylvania Becomes 2nd State
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution and be admitted to the Union.
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Completion of Washington Monument
On December 6, 1884, the Washington Monument was completed, 36 years after its cornerstone was laid.
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Benedict Arnold Commits Treason
On September 21, 1780, American Revolutionary War General Benedict Arnold met with the British as part of a plan to hand over West Point – an act of treason.
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British Recapture Fort Ticonderoga
On July 6, 1777, the British ended a five-day siege and re-took Fort Ticonderoga two years after the Americans had captured it.
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Kentucky Becomes 15th State
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky was admitted as America’s 15th state.
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Rhode Island Becomes 13th State
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Sybil Ludington’s Daring Ride
On April 26, 1777, Sybil Ludington embarked on a nighttime ride twice as long as the one that made Paul Revere famous two years earlier.
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Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia.
