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#ThisWeekinHistory After conferring with Congress in Philadelphia about the defense of New York, George Washington turned his attention to the future of American government.
Writing to his brother Jack in Virginia, Washington reflected on the immense responsibility of constitution-making, reflecting, “Every man should consider that he is lending his aid to frame a constitution which is to render millions happy or miserable.”
#ThisWeekinHistory After conferring with Congress in Philadelphia about the defense of New York, George Washington turned his attention to the future of American government.
Writing to his brother Jack in Virginia, Washington reflected on the immense responsibility of constitution-making, reflecting, “Every man should consider that he is lending his aid to frame a constitution which is to render millions happy or miserable.”
Dear Graduates:
#ThisWeekInHistory 95 years ago, Coolidge offered both warning and encouragement to graduates.
“Some … will discover they put too much emphasis in their student days on how to get a living and not enough emphasis on how to live. [...] One great benefit of a college education is a better appreciation of the real values of life.”
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#ThisWeekInHistory 95 years ago, Coolidge offered both warning and encouragement to graduates.
“Some … will discover they put too much emphasis in their student days on how to get a living and not enough emphasis on how to live. [...] One great benefit of a college education is a better appreciation of the real values of life.”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HJ6oiufW4AAesgb.png)
Not a Warlike Nation
#ThisWeekInHistory 100 years ago, President Coolidge commemorated America’s fallen at Arlington National Cemetery.
“Such wars as we have waged have been for the purpose of securing conditions under which peace would be more permanent.”
#ThisWeekinHistory George Washington traveled to Philadelphia at the request of Congress to discuss the future of the war.
While military strategy dominated the proceedings, another historic development unfolded: The Virginia delegation formally advanced Richard Henry Lee’s resolution declaring “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
#ThisWeekinHistory George Washington traveled to Philadelphia at the request of Congress to discuss the future of the war.
While military strategy dominated the proceedings, another historic development unfolded: The Virginia delegation formally advanced Richard Henry Lee’s resolution declaring “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
#ThisWeekinHistory As disease spread through New York, George Washington feared smallpox inoculations could weaken the army just as the British were threatening to attack.
At the same time, a request arrived for Washington to travel to Philadelphia to meet with Congress to discuss the war effort—an important reminder that civilian authority still guided the American army.
#ThisWeekinHistory As disease spread through New York, George Washington feared smallpox inoculations could weaken the army just as the British were threatening to attack.
At the same time, a request arrived for Washington to travel to Philadelphia to meet with Congress to discuss the war effort—an important reminder that civilian authority still guided the American army.
#ThisWeekinHistory takes us to the Battle of the Soyang River, where UNC forces helped halt the Chinese Spring Offensive in May 1951. #KoreanWar #UNC75 #UnderOneFlag
#ThisWeekinHistory George Washington balanced the defense of New York with delicate diplomacy as envoys from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy arrived in the city after traveling through Albany.
The Haudenosaunee faced a difficult choice. Long connected to the British through trade and diplomacy, they had also learned that the British had been driven from Boston and hoped to avoid being drawn into the widening conflict.
#ThisWeekinHistory George Washington balanced the defense of New York with delicate diplomacy as envoys from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy arrived in the city after traveling through Albany.
The Haudenosaunee faced a difficult choice. Long connected to the British through trade and diplomacy, they had also learned that the British had been driven from Boston and hoped to avoid being drawn into the widening conflict.
Grace hosts Girl Scouts
#ThisWeekInHistory Grace Coolidge hosts a Girl Scouts conference...today doughnuts might be the choice, but a 100 years ago, the Scout Waffle Shop on F Street drew the Scouts post-White House. Grace apparently favored waffles too (image: Forbes Library).
This week in #history: May 11-17
➡️Berlusconi returns to power in Italy
➡️Terry Tyler arrested in Louisiana
➡️Battle of Soyang River in Korean War
➡️British General Strike betrayed.
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#ThisWeekinHistory Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke reported to Washington that his colony had renounced allegiance to King George III—one of the earliest actions of its kind, signaling a growing call for independence.
From New York, Washington remained focused on arming troops for Canada, unaware that British naval reinforcements had arrived to challenge the American campaign at Quebec.
#ThisWeekinHistory Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke reported to Washington that his colony had renounced allegiance to King George III—one of the earliest actions of its kind, signaling a growing call for independence.
From New York, Washington remained focused on arming troops for Canada, unaware that British naval reinforcements had arrived to challenge the American campaign at Quebec.
Scripture and Society
#ThisWeekInHistory 100 years ago, Coolidge dedicates the DC Jewish Community Center.
“America has been a new land of promise to this long-persecuted race.”
#ThisWeekinHistory Washington began fortifying New York City, assembling troops and preparing defenses as the war expanded beyond Boston.
In a revealing letter to his brother John Augustine, Washington revealed the strain of command, writing that from morning until night, his time was no longer his own.
#ThisWeekinHistory Washington began fortifying New York City, assembling troops and preparing defenses as the war expanded beyond Boston.
In a revealing letter to his brother John Augustine, Washington revealed the strain of command, writing that from morning until night, his time was no longer his own.
#ThisWeekinHistory Washington confronted the growing reality of a widening war. With threats emerging from every direction, he struggled to manage a constant flood of demands and information.
At the same time, his own headquarters was strained. Writing to John Hancock, Washington pressed for better pay and support for his aides, recognizing that without a capable staff, he could not effectively lead the army.
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