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Thomas Jefferson's vision of Independence Thomas Jefferson copied for James Madison his notes, an account of the events in the Second Continental Congress surrounding the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Included in Jefferson's autobiography is the unedited Declaration—the version Jefferson wanted adopted—before Congress began amending and editing. READ Declaration An Anecdote of Doctor Franklin, by Thomas Jefferson READ Anecdote  |
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 July 4th, 1776: And The Colony that declared Independence some 2 months prior. (PDF file. Requires Adobe Acrobat.) |
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 Taxation, Tyranny & Tea: An essay on the origins of American taxation. (PDF file. Requires Adobe Acrobat.) |
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In Their Own Words
Old sources give fresh voice to slavery's story. Manager of African American programs Tricia Brooks explains how we know what we know. May 18, 2009
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Swordmaking in the 18th Century
Colonial tradesmen learned the swordmaking craft as Virginia armed itself for war. Journeyman brass founder Suzie Dye describes the process. March 2, 2009
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African American Programs at 30
African American programming adapts through the decades. Harvey Bakari outlines the goals of interpreting Williamsburg's enslaved population. February 2, 2009
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The Native Tongue
Native tribes and colonizers began a dialogue without a word in common. Buck Woodard describes the early exchanges. January 19, 2009
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The Chiefdom of Powhatan
Stratified social organization, strategic alliance, and lineage leadership were hallmarks of Powhatan's rule over southeastern tribes. Buck Woodard describes the society that existed before first contact. January 12, 2009
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We Hold These Truths
Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths." December 29, 2008
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In Freedom We're Born: Songs from the American Revolution
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