The 1775 Switcheroo That Begot American Independence – OpEd
Friday, 4 July 2025 () As Americans celebrate the 249^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we should also toast the 250^th anniversary of a savvy political two-step* *that paved the way to formally breaking with Britain the following year.
“We, your Majesty’s faithful subjects…” began the petition beseeching reconciliation with...
Some of our founders once thought that it would be July 2nd that would be celebrated for all eternity, as that was the day, 249 years ago, that the Lee Resolution was passed, committing thirteen American states to Independence from Great Britain. ...And so I like to have KrisAnne Hall...