The 17th of December, 1777, was a critical day in the history of the American Revolution and, thus, the history of the United States. On that day, the United States gained recognition for its rebellion and formalized the French alliance that aided its victory. Although Ben Franklin had been dazzling Parisians for about a year […]
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Anopheles Quadrimaculatus – The Most Unappreciated of the Founding Fathers
From the day you had your first history lessons in school, you’ve probably heard stories of the American Revolution and the greatness of our nation’s founders. Even if the reasons have become a bit fuzzy, places like Lexington, Concord, Valley Forge, and Yorktown remain landmarks in our collective memory. I’ll bet, however, that your high […]