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New exhibit at Jefferson County Museum revisits regional role of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson - MSN
The exhibit features artifacts from when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had a presence in the former colony of Virginia, pre-dating the Revolutionary War.
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Kale on Books: A look at the relationship between Washington and Jefferson - Daily Press
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson led almost every effort Virginia and the colonies undertook during the during the American Revolution and the early United States. Historian and author ...
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Faith Works: Meaning of the ‘Pursuit of happiness’ may lie in a well-known Bible verse
Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses the Declaration of Independence and what inspired the Founders to ...
DeSantis unveils Jefferson statue in Monticello ahead of July 4 celebrations
The occasion coincided with Florida getting ready to celebrate 249 years of America, just ahead of the Fourth of July.
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Did Thomas Jefferson hate Thanksgiving? - The Washington Post
And in 1779, Virginia’s wartime governor, Thomas Jefferson, signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, Dec. 9, “a day of publick and solemn thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God.” ...
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What Is Presidents’ Day? A History. - The New York Times
Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, ... In Alabama, the third Monday in February is officially recognized as George Washington & Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday.