Today in History: Second Continental Congress Convened
Today in history, on May 10, 1775, representatives from the several colonies met in Philadelphia, forming the Second Continental Congress. Its primary purpose was to determine a colonial response to controversial happenings in New England. Massachusetts recently...
Today in History: James Monroe Born
Today in history – April 28 1758 – James Monroe was born. A pivotal figure throughout the American War of Independence, the ratification struggle, Virginiaโs republican transformation, and his presidency, Monroe was considered the last president of the...
Today in History: Roger Sherman Born
Today in 1721, Roger Sherman was born. A pivotal figure of the American founding period, he was only one of only two people to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, and the United States Constitution. From humble beginnings as a...