John Hancock and the Declaration of Independence
A Washington Post piece recounts John Hancock’s bold signing of the 1776 Declaration in Philadelphia and his pivotal role in the American Revolution. It notes Hancock’s Boston origins, wealth, leadership as Massachusetts representative and first governor, and his grave near Samuel Adams in Old Granary Burying Ground.
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Library of Congress
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Ellicott Poe
Washington Post
John Hancock
Massachusetts
George
Boston
Braintree
John Adams
United States
Thomas Hancock
Hancock
Harvard
Continental Congress
Lord Percy
Britain
Congress
Old Granary Burying Ground
Tremont Street
Samuel Adams
Declaration printed in Philadelphia July 4 1776
The Declaration of Independence was printed on John Dunlap's press during the night of July 4 1776 in Philadelphia.
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John Dunlap
Philadelphia
Fourth of July in the Early 1900s Dared by Daring Tricks
A Kansas City Star writer recalls a wild Insane Fourth era with 21 gun salutes on sunrise, a mayor read Declaration, noon park feast, pie contests, greased pole and ball game rivalries, and a hay wagon fireworks show prone to rainouts and burns, noting later safety campaigns improved the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Congress
Main Street
Campaign Horse Race Seen in Presidential Fight
Washington column by William Bruckart analyzes the 1936 campaign dynamics. It notes GOP hopes centered on Alf Landon and Democratic defenses of Roosevelt, with party reorganizations and mutual defections shaping the race as voters await two months of pivotal events.
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Washington
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Roosevelt
John Hamilton
Republicans
Landon
Democrats
O. P
Repubiicans
Cleveland
George Norris
Nebraska
Norris
la ¥Ollettes
Bob
Phil
Wisconsin
Alfred M. Landon
Union
Mr. Farley
Prairie States
United States
Congress
White House
Democratic National Committee
Copeland
New York Democrat
Western Newspaper Union
New Shirtwaist Frock Promises Easy Sewing and Style
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1801 B offers a new shirtwaist frock with 8 collars, simple sleeves, 2 or 4 pockets, plain skirt with front kick pleats and back center seam. Sizes 14 to 42, 4 yards of fabric for size 16, pattern costs 15 cents. Also Summer Pattern Book with 100 patterns available for 15 cents.
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Barbara Bell
W. Adams SL
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Proverbial Musings on Self and Wisdom
A collection of reflective statements about self control memory and honesty. The musings touch on personal responsibility hindsight patience in relationships and the value of admitting ignorance as wisdom.
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Nathaniel Bacon
Virginia
Bacon
Jamestown
Ae En
Aree Nono Lee
AnOhy
William Bruckart
National Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Copeland
New York
Alfred B. Smith
Meeans
Doan
Ptee Thrift Tire of
Firestone
Nera
Firestone Auto Supply and Service
Liz
of Pr
Waverner
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
Voice of Firestone
Margaret Speaks
Firestone Choral Symphony
William Daly
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