Articles written by Roger Saunders
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America's First Newspaper - Boston - 1690
A Newspaper and Pamphlet publisher, accused of sedition in London, flees to Boston and helps establish that city's reputation as America's "Cradle of Journalism".
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The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
Americans were tested in a pitched battle East of Boston at the small village of Charlestown. Here it was first heard, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes!"
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Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war!
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The Drillmaster of Valley Forge by Paul Lockhart
The most complete biography to date of this forgotten Prussian American Revolution Hero provides new insight about a questionable past and an unquestionable contribution!
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The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga May 10 1775
Former French Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain at the mouth of Lake George in New York held an unequaled weapons cache destined to save Boston in the American Revolution!
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Origin, History of the United States Air Force
This technologically gifted branch of the Armed Services has seen Military Air Power advance from balloons to bi-planes to bombers to outer space vehicles and satellites!
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One Minute to Midnight by Michael Dobbs
In this detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Michael Dobbs brings new information, analysis and conclusions to a narrative that reads like a Tom Clancy novel!
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September 11th in American History
What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September?
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Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States
A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony
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Women Candidates for Vice President of the USA
Two women have been nominated by the two major political parties. In 1984, Democrats nominated Geraldine Ferraro. In 2008, Republicans nominated Sarah Palin.
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World War II, Cargo Cults in the South Pacific
Imagine a stone age culture suddenly inundated with twentieth century technology and manufactured goods by the full strength of American Military power and machinery.
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The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
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Lincoln at Peoria - The Turning Point
Historian Lewis E. Lehrman reveals the speech that defined Lincoln's convictions about slavery in his opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act sponsored by Stephen Douglas.
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America's Only Five Star Generals
One might be surprised to find who is not on this list which includes George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley.
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General John "Black Jack" Pershing
The chronicle of the life of a man who embodied every great part of American leadership from the past; then became the model for every American General in the future.
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How did America Get its Name?
Many have learned in school about a nefarious character named Amerigo Vespucci who stole Columbus's glory and named America after himself. What is the true story?
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Toward The Setting Sun - New World Discovery
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America!
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The Reformation and Secularization
Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.
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How Old Is Too Old To Be President
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
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America's Foreign Founding Fathers
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
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Revolutionary African Americans
The Continental Army was the only integrated Army in the US until 1950. Necessity and a few open-minded people called for minority participation in the Revolutionary War.
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The Last Campaign - Robert Kennedy
Called the definitive account of Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 Campaign for President, this is one true story written so that you can't help but hope for a different ending!
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Over The Mountain Men in Carolinas
Indian Fighters, Colonial Militia, Partisans, Continental Soldiers fight neighbors and Redcoats in this freshly detailed chronicle of America's Revolution in the South
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John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
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Steel Wave: The D-Day Invasion
In this second part of his WW II trilogy, Jeff Shaara opens a window to the minds of the General Officers and several unknown soldiers who executed the war in Europe.
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John Quincy Adams's Last Crusade
This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!
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Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
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Gunpowder Expedition May 2-4 1775
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia.
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Origin and Causes of World War One
German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.
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Redcoats Retreat April 19 1775
Earl Percy's mission to rescue soldiers retreating from the Battle of Lexington and Concord. New England Minutemen inflict heavy losses on 15 mile battle road to Boston!
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Battle of Concord - April 19 1775
Redcoats leave Battle of Lexington and Concord is next. A shocked world heard that embattled farmers and Minutemen fired several rounds, killed 3 and stood for liberty!
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The Zimmerman Telegram - WW1 1917
German U-Boats sank The Lusitania in 1915; 128 Americans died. Unrestricted attacks began in 1917. But ... it took a secret memo to cause Woodrow Wilson to declare war!
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First Model T Rolls Out in 1908
October 1908 - The Ford Motor Company made the first Tin Lizzie for $850. Innovative assembly line production cut the price of the "Common Man's Car" to $350 by 1926.
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Historic Election Year – 2008
Three viable contenders, in the Primaries, belonged to an interesting set of minority groups; Women: Hillary Clinton, African-American: Barack Obama, Aged: John McCain.
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Manifest Destiny: 54° 40' or Fight
The Oregon Country was governed equally by Great Britain and the United States. James Polk supported US expansionism, became president and settled the boundary dispute.
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Black Migration to Detroit, MI
The African-American population grew to 120,000 by 1930. Was one cause of the Great Migration, freedom, achieved when Coleman Young became Detroit's first Black Mayor?
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Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
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Henry Knox: Visionary General
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
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Five O'clock Shadow: 1960 Debates
The Presidential debates between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy were the first televised debates and changed election strategy as JFK won on TV, while Nixon won on radio.
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Lexington Alarm April 19 1775
At sunrise on the Lexington Green the first shots exact a down payment in blood for the priceless gift of freedom's ring and the American Revolution began in earnest.
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The Midnight Ride of Abel Benson
A 9-year-old shows bravery and his true spirit of freedom, joining the same midnight ride ascribed to Paul Revere, calling Minutemen to defend liberty he had yet to enjoy
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Two if by Sea on April 18, 19 1775
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
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The Forgotten Midnight Riders
Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott and many more men, women, children crying "The Regulars are out"
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The Midnight Riders, April 19 1775
The midnight ride of Paul Revere was joined by many other Sons of Liberty blanketing Middlesex Co., risking their lives to warn the Minutemen that "The Regulars are out!"
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!".
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Leslie's Retreat - Salem, MA, 1775
February 26: Leslie landed 240 soldiers at Marblehead. Marching to Salem playing Yankee Doodle; John Felt threatened him; Joseph Whicher was pricked by a Redcoat bayonet.
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Colonial Tax Policy in Plain Words
In a letter to common people, John Dickinson explains the Townshend Act, proving that taxation without consent is slavery and virtual representation is most contemptible.
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Tax Law in British America
In his 6th Letter From a Farmer in Pennsylvania, the Farmer argued that Parliament's power to regulate trade did not grant a legal right to collect revenue from Americans
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The Regulators of North Carolina
William Tryon's laxity led to corruption in the Back Country. Even Quaker Herman Husband led in the War of the Regulation ending at the Battle of Alamance May 16 1771.
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Schiltron Trumps English Cavalry
William Wallace designed the Scottish Schiltron to slow the reign of terror by England's King Edward Long Shanks. Robert, The Bruce improved it to establish Independence.
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Sugar Act Passes Parliament 1764
Revenue Act of 1764 (Molasses Act): George Grenville created a law that nullified "no taxation without representation" which British Constitution opposed - William Pitt
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The Albany Plan of Union 1754
Renewed conflict with France prompts Albany Congress. Six Nations of the Iroquois attend. Ben Franklin, Thomas Hutchinson propose Central Government to organize defense.
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The British Empire's Parental Role
Americans knew their mother country would always be there. Would Mum give them space to mature or smother them with taxes that would be the cause the American Revolution.
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George Washington's Christmas 1776
General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America.
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Taxes and Consent of the Governed
John Dickinson explained the difference between internal taxes (Stamp Act) and external taxes (Townshend Acts) showing ANY taxation without representation was wrong!
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The Townshend Acts of 1767
John Dickinson: Charles Townshend's attempt to tax any American Colony is "destructive to liberty". Tax on paper, glass, tea, emptying "our pockets, without our consent"!
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Farmer Calls For American Unity
John Dickinson said freedom, British Liberty, was a God given right. He encouraged Americans not to think Great Britain was too powerful or to resort to civil unrest.
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The Quartering Act of 1765 Refuted
John Dickinson wrote 12 letters that ignited American imagination, inspired Members of Parliament to denounce taxation without representation, and exposed hidden taxes.
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Boston Massacre March 5 1770
One of the causes of the American Revolution; Samuel Adams and Paul Revere created a picture of tyranny and John Adams defended the British soldiers on trial for murder.
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Parliament Hears Colonial Protest
House of Lords and House of Commons reject American protest supported by William Pitt. Peace plan from Lord Richard Howe and Ben Franklin to answer issues is rejected.
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The First Continental Congress
The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.
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The Shots Not Heard 'Round the World!
A Revolutionary War mystery: who fired the first shot for freedom's ring heard 'round the world? This story might have aptly been named "The Mid-Day Ride of Paul Revere"!
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The Quiet Dutch Colonial Influence
Holland's 17th Century Colony offered more than a primer on great real estate negotiation. Even that $24 purchase of Manhattan might have reflected a seller's market!
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Nathan Hale is Hanged for Spying - 1776
This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?"
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Sarah Hale, Mother of Thanksgiving
If one knows that Sarah Hale is the famous author of "Mary had a Little Lamb", one may wonder, after reading this, why turkey is the mainstay of Thanksgiving Dinner!
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The History of Thanksgiving Day
Why does the tradition of Thanksgiving Day seem to radiate such a hallowed feeling of harmony, wellbeing and the bond of American identity?
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Ohio Company; Proclamation of 1763
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
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Mary Dyer, Quaker Martyr, Hangs
The following is a contemporary paraphrase of Mary Dyer's actual testimony before the Massachusetts General Court prior to being hung for being a Quaker.
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Are Pilgrims and Puritans the Same
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
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Origins, Causes of the English Civil War
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
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Bacon's Rebellion – 1676
Nathaniel Bacon was absolutely a rebel! Was the cause of his devotion to liberty pure patriotic principle or was it a smoke screen to cover a desire for power and wealth?
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Chief Pontiac's War - 1763
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Native Americans resolved to be free or to die trying. British policy prefigured the attitude that would fell the Empire.
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Thomas Paine and George Washington
There is no doubt that this founding patriot's mighty pen was wielded as a sword of freedom in America. Was it enough to enshrine him in the national pantheon of fathers?
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Network Communications History
The revolutionary ideas that spawned American Independence actually traveled on a kind of "Information SuperHorseway" that was called The Committee of Correspondence.
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The Revolutionary Mindset
The philosophy of life for the common man in Colonial British America produced values shaped by family need, local politics, religion, virtue, honor and even war.
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No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
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Revolutionary Republican Values
The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.
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European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
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Writs of Assistance - James Otis
The Kings Advocate-General in Massachusetts resigns political post to defend British Liberty, firing the first verbal shot heard round the world of the Revolutionary War!
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Join or Die! Live Free or Die!
These words; "Give me liberty of give me death" and "English Liberties" united the ideas of Liberty and Freedom, inspiring the social causes of the American Revolution!
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The Southern Aristocrats Values
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
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Slavery and the Revolutionary War
During the war Col. John Laurens fought for something almost no one else did, especially aristocratic white slave owners from the south: Freedom and Justice for slaves!
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British-American Middle Class
Artisans and mechanics had the most direct impact on the Revolutionary War. With middle of the road income, this working class was also called the middling sort.
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The Church of Scotland: The Kirk
The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.
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Puritan Belief Political Ideaology
Puritanism may be the most maligned religion in American History but conflict with the Anglican Church was a cause of the English Civil War and the American Revolution!
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The Great Awakening 1739-1740
George Whitefield woke them up. Jonathon Edwards went to war for their souls. America found cause for a new spiritual freedom, inspiring the political Revolution in 1776!
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William Penn and Quaker Beliefs
Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.
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Origin Causes American Revolution
America had many "Founding Fathers". Yet, each one was inspired by a revolution with origins in social, political, economic and religious ideas and values.
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