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Merchant Joseph Hewes attained a level of success few men ever achieved
Declaration of Independence
June 1, 2012
Aaron and Providence Hewes were members of the Society of Friends in Connecticut. They later moved to New Jersey due to prejudices by descendants...
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Samuel Nichols – first Commandant of the US Marine Corps
Military Appreciation
April 16, 2012
The son of Andrew Nicholas and Mary Shute, Samuel Nichols was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1744. His father was a prosperous Quaker...
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This day in African-American History - 11 February
African-American history
February 11, 2012
On this day in African-American History...1644 - The Council of New Netherland honored the petition of 11 slaves and freed them for their many...
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