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Hess: French march toward Washington

Washington finally received an answer from Half King, to his letter. It was not good news. Read more

by bobhess, Thursday, November 8, 2012 10:22 am

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Hess: Washington identifies a ‘messy situation’

By Bob Hess American Heritage: Did You Know? The British having received the news that the French had moved into the area of the Fork, ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 4:27 pm

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American Heritage: Washington sets out on foot

According to George Washington’s journal, he and Christopher Gist had to make a decision. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:32 pm

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American Heritage: Washington documents fort

Having arrived at Fort Le Boeuf and having given Dinwiddie’s letter to the commander, Washington was allowed to visit throughout the fort at will. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 11:01 pm

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American Heritage: Wine makes the French talk

George Washington started his quest to find some natives in this area so he could find some information on the French. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:14 pm

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American Heritage: Arrival at Turtle Creek

George Washington has now arrived at Turtle Creek to meet with the French commander concerning their incursion into what the British considered their territories. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:18 pm

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American Heritage: A mid-winter journey

The British were concerned about the French gaining a possible advantage and control of territory thought to belong to the British within Virginia territory. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:29 pm

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American Heritage: Eyes focused on the Ohio Valley

On Feb. 20, 1755, King George II had decided he no longer wanted to tolerate the French’s inhabitation of British territory. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:09 pm

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American Heritage: Washington prayed for answers

On June 1, 1774, George Washington entered the following words in his diary: “Went to church and fasted all day.” Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:20 pm

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American Heritage: The early life of George Washington

“Let your recreations be manful, not sinful.” (George Washington, age 15) Read more

by bobhess, Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:50 am

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American Heritage: A profile of the first president

Having taken a look at a few of the battles in the Revolutionary War, I will now take some time to look at a few ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:08 pm

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American Heritage: British take heavy punch to the chin

As was seen in our last article, the first charge against the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill was driven back with heavy British ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:50 pm

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American Heritage: Leadership problem never resolved

“Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.” Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:52 pm

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American Heritage: No turning back from realities of war

“The General most earnestly requires and expects a due observance of those articles of war established for the government of the Army which forbid profane ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 8:17 pm

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American Heritage: Marching orders ignite flame of war

On April 18, 1775, Gen. Thomas Gage wrote orders for Lt. Col. Smith. In the letter General Gage wrote, Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 4:43 pm

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American Heritage: War on the horizon

“If we wish to be free ... we must fight! I repeat it, sir; we must fight! An appeals to arms and to the God ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:04 pm

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American Heritage: An appeal to God

Revolution was on the horizon. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:30 pm

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American Heritage: The right to ‘life, liberty and property’

“Patriotism — n. Love of one’s country; the passion which aims to serve one’s country, either in defending it from invasion, or protecting its rights ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 pm

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American Heritage: Diverse group meets for Continental Congress

The First Continental Congress now opens. Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:54 pm

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American Heritage: Another fuse lit in situation in colonies

“Moses lifting up his wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters." Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:02 pm

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American Heritage: Tea tax didn’t break boycott against British

“The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:07 pm

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American Heritage: Protests arose in colonies

“The general principles, on which the Fathers achieved independence, were the only principles in which that beautiful assembly of young gentlemen could unite ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:42 pm

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American Heritage: Words too often forgotten

“When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 11:25 pm

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American Heritage: ‘Virtuous education’ made for good government

“The origination and descent of all human power (is) from God ... first, to terrify evil doers; secondly, to cherish those who do well...” (William ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 10:43 pm

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American Heritage: William Penn built colony to honor God

“...I eyed the Lord in the obtaining of it and more was I drawn inward to look to Him, and to owe it to His ... Read more

by bobhess, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:02 pm

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