Moments in Time – July 22, 2020
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On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington, the commander in chief of the Continental Army, creates the “Badge for Military Merit,” a decoration consisting of a purple, ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – Feb. 5, 2020
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On Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. As leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, his success was due in part ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – Nov. 20, 2019
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On Dec. 4, 1783, George Washington, commanding general of the Continental Army, informs his officers that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian ... Continue Reading →
Figural bottles held whiskey, bitters medicine
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Figural bottles were being made by the ancient Egyptians by 1546 B.C. That’s more than 5,000 years ago. But collectors couldn’t find many to collect ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – April 4, 2018
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On April 18, 1775, as British troops march out of Boston on a mission to confiscate the American arsenal at Concord, Mass., patriots Paul Revere and William ... Continue Reading →
A Sporting View – Some presidents were jocks
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Contrary to what the White House press corps may have you believe, the favorite pastime of the president is not dodgeball.
Politics, by nature, is a competition, ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – Jan. 17, 2018
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On Feb. 4, 1789, George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army, is unanimously elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential ... Continue Reading →
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