I just learned today about Caesar Rodney. It seems that he had his own "Midnight Ride" for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Caesar Rodney was born October 7, 1728 on a sprawling farm in Kent County, Delaware. After losing his father in his youth, Rodney inherited wealth and responsibility that he used for …
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There is a story in the news today about two colleges. One is the oldest college in America, having been founded before the American Revolution. It is also perhaps the very most elite of the Ivy League. It is the goal of most children of the elite in America, which is the closest we have …
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I was reading an article in the Wall Street Journal this week. Here are some sentences describing someone's imprisonment. Alone in his cell, he isn't permitted to leave (on weekends) for the 30 minutes of fresh air he gets on weekdays. The lights burn 24 hours a day. He can't wear a watch, and sometimes …
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