Birth of American Independence War Timeline
An overview traces the Stamp Act protests 1765 to the 1783 peace with Britain. It covers colonial reactions, the march to independence, key battles from Lexington to Yorktown, French aid, and Washington’s final resignation.
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Colonial Congress
England
Boston
Gov. Gage
Britain
America
Concord
Mass
Lexington
Congress
Philadelphia
George Washington
Charleston
Canada
New York
Hudson
New England
Confederacy
Stillwater
Saratoga
France
Clinton
Howe
Monmouth
N. J
Spain
Holland
Carolinas
Sumpter
Marion
Lord Cornwallis
North Carolina
Gates
Virginia
Marquis de Lafayette
Admiral de Varney
Count de Rochambeau
Washington
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Count de Grasse
Sir Henry Clinton
Sir Guy Garleton
Paris
Saul the Apostle Birth Place and Early Training
A compact study outlines Saul of Tarsus birth in Benjamin lineage in a Gentile world, his youth in a pious home, and early schooling in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. It notes his later tent making in Tarsus, linking home training to Timothy’s upbringing and biblical instruction.
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Saul
Benjamin
Jesus
Stephen
Paul
Philemon
Tarsus
Cilicia
God
Timothy
Jerusalem
Gamaliel
Israel
A Handful With Quietness Quote Interpreted
A brief scripture verse cites Ecclesiastes 4 6 about choosing contentment over toil and trouble. The note reflects on the virtue of a peaceful, sufficient portion rather than abundance accompanied by stress.
Meet Each Other in Sun and Grass
A reflective line by Andre Murray contrasts the vast sun with a small blade of grass. It suggests each person and creation holds its own measure of greatness and sufficiency in waking to God.
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Kev
Andre Murray
Constitutional amendment would require women on Supreme Court
A proposed constitutional amendment from the National Woman's party would require the President to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court and promote women on boards and courts. The measure also covers wife rights, juries, illegitimate child support, equality, and citizenship for foreign husbands, with plans to push in Congress if not submitted.
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Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Fess
Ohio
Senate Amends 1919 Law to Include Embezzlement in Auto Theft
The Senate approved an amendment to the 1919 automobile theft act to cover embezzlement. Senator Nelson cited Moore v United States to define embezzlement as fraudulent appropriation by one in lawful possession. The bill adds penalties for transporting or handling stolen or embezzled motor vehicles in interstate commerce and for receiving or disposing of such vehicles. Senator King urged state responsibility and withdrew his objection.
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William Howe
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Congress
Colonies
Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Mr. Jefferson
Sam
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the United States
Moore
the United States
U. S
King
Utah
Congress Considers Joint Agricultural Inquiry Commission
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin proposes a Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry with five senators and five representatives to investigate causes of farm distress and price gaps, banking credits, marketing and transport facilities, and to report within 90 days with relief legislation limits and powers. The panel would sit during sessions or recesses, summon witnesses, and incur expenses as needed.
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Lenroot
Wisconsin
Senate
House of Representatives
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
Congress
Commission
Washington Lobby Probers Move to Investigate Lobbying
Utah Senator King introduces a resolution creating a five member Senate committee to probe corporate and association influence, lobbying offices in Washington, and alleged dye industry monopoly. The panel may subpoena witnesses, summon papers, administer oaths, and hire staff to report findings to the Senate.
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Senate
Washington
King
Utah
Congress
Fed
Eral
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Upper
Lexington Common
Jonathan Harrington
Harrington
Masa
Paul Revere
North End
Georgetown
Admiral Lord Howe
Long Island
Hudson River
Trenton
Silas Deane
Baron Steuben
Baron de Kalb
Koskiusch
Pulaski
New Jersey
Burgoyne
Patriots
Honda
Tappan
Josh
Saeul
Western Newspaper Union
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