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11 hours ago · The September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia depicted in Howard Chandler Christy's 1940 painting, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States Creating a "more perfect union" and guaranteeing rights. The war ended in 1783 and was followed by a period of prosperity.
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11 hours ago · The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.It is one of nine colonial colleges and was chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service.
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11 hours ago · e. African-American history started with the arrival of Africans to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. Former Spanish slaves who had been freed by Francis Drake arrived aboard the Golden Hind at New Albion in California in 1579. [1] The European colonization of the Americas, and the resulting Atlantic slave trade, led to a large ...
11 hours ago · He and Ramirez had come up together. The two gripped hands and both squeezed hard, Jackson broke away first, "Damn, Johnnie, your grip is like a vise. Little guy like you." Ramirez was grinning, but trying not to show any pain, it felt like Jackson had broken every bone in his hand. Time to get down to business.
11 hours ago · Filipino Americans were the earliest recorded Asian-Americans to serve in the United States Army. Map of the Battle of New Orleans, where Filipino Americans, known as "Manilamen", played a decisive role in 1815 during the War of 1812 in manning the artillery defenses, which allowed American forces to repulse enemy forces during the battle.
11 hours ago · Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the decision was not against Israel nor in favour of Hamas, but rather in support of peace. Israel reacted angrily, warning the move would mean more instability in the region and recalling its ambassadors to
11 hours ago · 147 | SUN 26 MAY 2024 | Sawaki My friend, Eric, introduced me to the teachings of “Homeless” Kōdō Sawaki (1880-1965). Sawaki returned to the practice of Zazen without any expectation of gain.
