Today in History: Founding Father Edward Rutledge Born
On this date in 1749, Edward Rutledge was born. He was a signer of the Continental Association and the youngest signatory to the Declaration of Independence. Edward was born into the prominent South Carolina Rutledge family on Nov. 23, 1749. As a youngster, he studied...
The “Penman of the Revolution” on the Path to Liberty
Author of the most widely-read documents on American liberty until the publication of Common Sense in 1776, John Dickinson’s work earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.” Born Nov 13, 1732 – his writings are filled with principles and strategies we’d...
Thomas Jefferson’s Kentucky Resolutions of 1798: An Introduction
In response to the hated Alien and Sedition Acts, Thomas Jefferson drafted resolutions passed by the Kentucky legislature that included three foundational principles of the American Revolution. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: Nov 11, 2022...