ON THIS DAY: 1776, The British Invade Brooklyn, New York by Sea
ON THIS DAY: 1776, The British Invade Brooklyn, New York by Sea
By The FirstOn this day in 1776, British Forces invaded Brooklyn, New York by Sea. The Battle of Long Island waged until August 27th, when George Washington and his army retreated to Manhattan. From the Museum of Mount Vernon: On August 22, 1776, New Yorkers heard the cannon blasts of the Battle of Long Island. Five days …
The REAL History Of Slavery
The REAL History Of Slavery
Length 8:11
The 1619 Project is based on the premise that slavery was the beginning of America. However it teaches slavery incorrectly.
George Washington’s Life & Legacy
George Washington’s Life & Legacy
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How much do you know about President George Washington?
D-DAY +78 YEARS: Hear FDR’s Prayer for America’s Victory Over Nazi Germany
D-DAY +78 YEARS: Hear FDR’s Prayer for America’s Victory Over Nazi Germany
On this day 78 years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt’s voice crackled over radio waves from the United States to the Pacific Ocean and beyond; issuing a historic prayer as American forces launched the invasion to liberate Nazi-controlled Europe. Listen to FDR’s address above. Read his full transcript below. Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our …
ON THIS DAY: 1945, US Marines Raise the American Flag Over Iwo Jima
ON THIS DAY: 1945, US Marines Raise the American Flag Over Iwo Jima
On February 23rd, 1945, US Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment took the high ground over Iwo Jima, Japan; raising the American flag over Mount Suribachi after the Allies year-long quest to vanquish the Empire of Japan from the Pacific. The image of soldiers hoisting the American flag would become …