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On May 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress convened for its opening session in the building that would later become known as Independence Hall. Its organization followed the Battles of ...
It is the result of decades of erosion that created a political culture in which Congress, the first branch of government listed in the Constitution, is relegated to second-class status.
After peaceful attempts at alliance-building stalled, the Continental Army launched an ill-fated invasion of Quebec in June 1775 ...
It marks the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. “It’s really a very special, interesting weekend,” Julie Almacy, vice president, media and communications at Mount Vernon told WTOP.
Now Blanche has a second job following Trump's May 8 ouster of Hayden, the first Black librarian of Congress, over concerns about her focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today declared a second quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2900 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred ...
Built in the 1760s, the complex served as the home of Henry Laurens, a Founding Father who served as a president of the Second Continental Congress. His wealth came largely from his involvement in ...
The Trump administration is holding a grand military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the date in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress voted to establish the Continental Army.
Flag Day commemorates the adoption by the Second Continental Congress of the first U.S. flag. Trump told NBC that he aims to put the focus on the holiday and not on himself. “I view it for Flag ...
A strong showing in goal during the first leg could prove vital to securing a second continental star. Sundowns’ journey to the final would likely have faltered without the contributions of ...