“If Congress have not yet left Philadelphia,” Alexander Hamilton wrote, “they ought to do it immediately without fail, for the enemy have the means of throwing a party this night into the city.”
Most of history, not just that of the USA but of all nations (past and present) is similarly composed not of singular military triumphs but that of many smaller skirmishes and insider political debates and decisions. This is but an example of American history, not all of which is taught in our nation's classrooms.
Another interesting historical event. On threat of an occupying force the congressional delegates left for more secure territory and their own army regrouped in Valley Forge for training and becoming a more seasoned force. With tongue in cheek I wonder if we should do the same as Philadelphia seems to be in the hands of an opposing force in these current times.
Thank you Tara. I hadn't known that Lancaster, PA was the Capital of the United States for one day until this story. I also hadn't seen John Adams' prayer when Philadelphia fell to the British. I undoubtedly learn every day from your posts and today is no exception.
Seems as though the Revolution shared the same characteristics of all wars. For the warrior it is moments of shear boredom punctuated by bursts of adrenaline pumping anxiety, fear and chaos. For citizens it is the constant drone of worry, fear and sacrifice. It is only the teacher in the classroom, far removed from any of wars consequences that have the luxury of perceiving a war, it's activities and consequences without the proper perspective, passion and skin in the game.
You are becoming quite the wordsmith, Tara Ross. This paragraph about the American Revolution is one of the most succinct, accurate two sentences I have read describing it:
The Revolution is often taught in history class as if it were just a handful of big battles, scattered across the years. In reality, it was an 8-year struggle, full of twists and turns, big and small sacrifices, and intensely frightening moments followed by intensely joyful ones.
Thank you for sharing with us. I trust the fruit of your labors provides a greater education for the Americans about their valuable and interesting history.
Both towns are in my local area. I knew about York since I worked there and they had signs in several places, but didn't remember Lancaster was a well. What a cool piece of local history for my area!
American Independence - a hard fought, long fought David vrs Goliath match up strung out over Years and oceans of tears in a roller coaster , see saw series of up and downs experienced by all sides involved . Maybe , after all is said and done … it should be referred to as the American Miracle … for “Providence” surely seemed to have blessed
Most of history, not just that of the USA but of all nations (past and present) is similarly composed not of singular military triumphs but that of many smaller skirmishes and insider political debates and decisions. This is but an example of American history, not all of which is taught in our nation's classrooms.
Another interesting historical event. On threat of an occupying force the congressional delegates left for more secure territory and their own army regrouped in Valley Forge for training and becoming a more seasoned force. With tongue in cheek I wonder if we should do the same as Philadelphia seems to be in the hands of an opposing force in these current times.
Thank you Tara. I hadn't known that Lancaster, PA was the Capital of the United States for one day until this story. I also hadn't seen John Adams' prayer when Philadelphia fell to the British. I undoubtedly learn every day from your posts and today is no exception.
Seems as though the Revolution shared the same characteristics of all wars. For the warrior it is moments of shear boredom punctuated by bursts of adrenaline pumping anxiety, fear and chaos. For citizens it is the constant drone of worry, fear and sacrifice. It is only the teacher in the classroom, far removed from any of wars consequences that have the luxury of perceiving a war, it's activities and consequences without the proper perspective, passion and skin in the game.
Thanks once again for a great story.
Betsy Tara Ross wow! Thanks!
You are becoming quite the wordsmith, Tara Ross. This paragraph about the American Revolution is one of the most succinct, accurate two sentences I have read describing it:
The Revolution is often taught in history class as if it were just a handful of big battles, scattered across the years. In reality, it was an 8-year struggle, full of twists and turns, big and small sacrifices, and intensely frightening moments followed by intensely joyful ones.
Thank you for sharing with us. I trust the fruit of your labors provides a greater education for the Americans about their valuable and interesting history.
Thank you, Tara, for this intricate story that follows battle by battle our nation to Freedom!
Thanks for the details, Tara 🇺🇸😊
Thank you, Tara.
Both towns are in my local area. I knew about York since I worked there and they had signs in several places, but didn't remember Lancaster was a well. What a cool piece of local history for my area!
Thanks for the terrific commentary. It is needed in a world where some are forgetting who we are because they reject where we came from.
American Independence - a hard fought, long fought David vrs Goliath match up strung out over Years and oceans of tears in a roller coaster , see saw series of up and downs experienced by all sides involved . Maybe , after all is said and done … it should be referred to as the American Miracle … for “Providence” surely seemed to have blessed
us . 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻
Usually I comment just tobshow my gratitude, and support for your work Tara. Today your history lesson sparks a question:
What does Adams mean when he writes: "One active masterly Capacity..." in his prayer?
I'm not as well aquainted with old English, if thst is the correct term).
And thanknyou as always for sharing your knowledge of our great nation's history. May God bless you this day.👍🙂❤🇺🇲