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1. The Power of One July 28, 2008 Recently my friend David and I spent a pleasant afternoon at a local café along the banks of the Delaware River. The setting was fitting considering the topic of conversation. We were just a few miles north of where General Washington launched his Durham Boats on Christmas Day of 1776, in order to take the Hessian stronghold at Trenton. We spoke at length about his Excellency and those other titans of the eighteenth century that promoted and prosecuted the American cause. At some point the question was raised as to why we no longer have men of that capacity, competence or caliber charti... (read more) Author: Chris Poh

2. Here are Your Top 4 Independence Day Ideas June 26, 2008 Happy Independence Day, America - the “land of the free, and the home of the brave”! How well do you remember July 4th? Ask a youngster about the significance of Independence Day, and silently wish he would not rattle about how Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum conquered their alien-foe on board a spaceship. If inspired, he might cite the exact date of Independence Day as July 4, 1996, and not the historic day back in 1776. Blame it on Roland Emmerich who directed and co-wrote with Dean Devlin the blockbuster movie “Independence Day”, which brought the whole new perspective of Independe... (read more) Author: Christiene Villanueva

3. An American Holiday On The Fourth Of July June 16, 2008 John Adams thought that America's birthday would be celebrated every year on the 2nd of July. Adams thought that the vote by the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776 to secede from British rule would become the date that Americans would honor throughout the ages. Ultimately, he would be proven wrong on his prediction of the day each year that America celebrates its independence. In fact, Adams would be two days early in his forecast of America’s annual birthday. It was on the fourth of July 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was actually ratified. The Declaration of Independence w... (read more) Author: James Smith

4. Cheap hotels New York City are making accessible New York for everyone February 25, 2008 New York is the name of state of United States and New York City is the largest city as well as the hub of financial, cultural, transportation and manufacturing center in the New York state of United States. Hence it is also known as the alpha world city. New York became independent on 9th July 1776 and ratified as the 11th state of united state constitution on 26th July 1788. The climate of New York is humid continental type but the lakes, ocean, rivers and mountains make the weather pleasant. New York hotels are available with the best of comfort facility from long island to greater Ni... (read more) Author: Nancy Eben

5. An Introduction to the City Of San Francisco January 24, 2008 The City of San Francisco is the 14th most populous city in America founded in 1776 with population of 744,500 which is considered to on the densely populated cities in United States. The city’s larger part of the San Francisco Bay Area has nearly 7.3 million people, with diverse and cosmopolitan population. San Francisco is located at the tip of the Peninsula, with Pacific Ocean on the west, San Francisco Bay on the east and The Golden Gate on the north. Today the city is considered to be one the most popular international destination for tourists, and there are many well-known landmarks to v... (read more) Author: Amjath Ambi

6. Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production PLUS Southern Hemisphere grape supply and wine January 02, 2008 Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production has been packaged with our corresponding report on Southern Hemisphere grape and wine production to provide you with a comprehensive insight into both markets for the special price of £592 (single-user licence) or £1776 (multi-user licence). This saves you nearly £200 (single-user) or £600 (multi-user) and means you buy one and get the other half price! Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production (selected regions) – forecasts to 2011 The wine industry within the Northern Hemisphere is faced with a host of challenges fo... (read more) Author: Bharat Book Bureau

7. War on Long Island: The Battle of Brooklyn November 26, 2007 Sitting in the state of New York, Long Island - the world's 149th largest island and home to 7.5 million people - is also the scene of the first major battle in the American Revolutionary War which followed the United States' Declaration of Independence. The battle was also the largest battle in the entire conflict and the first that a United States army ever engaged in. In March 1776, George Washington, (who went on to become the first ever president of the United States) moved his troops to Long Island and New York City and set about reinforcing their defences there, anticipating an att... (read more) Author: Adam Singleton

8. Montgomery County Takes You Back in Time October 16, 2007 Some people never live in new homes. They prefer an older home brimming with history, and maybe even a ghost or two. Montgomery County emerged as a farming town in 1776, and contains many well preserved historical homes; some dating as far back as the late 1700's. Presently, the area is made up of dozens of small cities, and Montgomery County remains a mix of old and new. The many communities, such as Cabin John, King Farm and Rockville have classic examples of colonial style homes with wrap around porches and large, tree-lined lots. In Gaithersburg, a city containing a population over ... (read more) Author: Justin Lee

9. City Focus:Philadelphia July 27, 2006 Last year, two million people visited Center City’s Independence National Historic Park,the most since its founding in 1776, and by August of 2005,2004 numbers were already exceeded. But don’t be discouraged by crowds. Like the rest of the city, the park is well-managed and knows how to cater to group. Liberty Bell The National Constitution Center is a recent park addition.A journey through modern complex begins with multi-media production in the theatre- in-the-round. “We The People” a stirring 17-minute production that sets the mood for the museum. Interactive exhibits man... (read more) Author: John Parker

10. Finally! Secrets Behind Old Glory Revealed July 07, 2006 If you are an American and grew up attending school in the United States, you were taught the lesson of how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But how many recall exactly what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent? Believe it or not, the colors red, white, and blue didn’t have any significance when the flag was adopted in 1777. The Continental Congress actually passed a resolution on July 4, 1776 which authorized a committee to come up with a seal for the United States of America. That committee was instructed to create a design that reflected the Found... (read more) Author: Nathan Lynch

11. BECAUSE OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, THE WEST CAN NEVER WIN THE WAR ON TERROR January 12, 2006 BECAUSE OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, THE WEST CAN NEVER WIN THE WAR ON TERROR Since America's formation in 1776, "The Bill of Rights" is cherished in the heart of every American. The article deals with the doctrine of religious freedom and diversity and expresses the following: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...." This statement is considered as a commandment and makes it extremely difficult for Americans and other Westerners, as they have similar articles in thei... (read more) Author: Robert Maegh

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