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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Betsy Tara Ross ordinary people must do extraordinary things in times like this! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Howard Whelchel's avatar

Another great example that MOST of the real heroes are NOT politicians and military officers...the real heroes were just regular people, following their hearts, dreams, and beliefs!! Thanks for today's lesson Tara!!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

There was a lot of animosity between the Loyalists and Patriots of SC, GA, & NC. Events such as this deepened those feelings. In the end, the Patriots persevered and the British took most of the Tories with them when they left. Great article, Tara! Thank you!

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Dan's avatar

👍👍👍

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Bruce Barlond's avatar

Another hero I had never heard of!

So many have their lives for the cause of freedom!

Thank you Tara!!

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Cecil Renfroe's avatar

Screven County - Georgia Historical Society

Marker Text: Screven County was created by an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, December 14th, 1793. It was named for General James Screven. The

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Thank you Tara. Men like Mr. Screven sacrificed their lives willingly and some even under very cruel circumstances so that we might have the nation that we inherited from their sacrifices.

We owe our way of life to all who have died for our country and they deserve to have their names known to us.

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Therese Daley's avatar

Seems so weird sometimes to push the like or heart button after some of these stories. Thanks for telling the good the bad and the ugly.

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Jack Miller's avatar

There are many unsung heroes in America's history. The feats only remembered by God and the angels.

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Patty's avatar

This is such a heart rending story. So many unsung heroes. Another one who did what needed to be done with no thought for himself.

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Marianne Hoffman's avatar

Thank you

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, Tara.

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J . Zedalis's avatar

Thank you Tara for honoring James Screvens’ ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of freedom

“against all odds” ! 🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

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Diana Erbio's avatar

Thank you, Tara for telling about the sacrifice of the lesser known fighters in the battle for freedom 🇺🇸

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Angie Wagstaff's avatar

This is what makes America so great & the peoples of the world look with awe. The promise of freedom from tyranny of any kind makes her worth fighting for. Thanks Tara love your post. How can I get a copy of your book. Actually need two. My husband & daughter, both teach US History. This would make a fine gift for both.

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Tara Ross's avatar

Thank you for asking. You can get signed copies of any of my books here: TaraRoss.com/books. They are also at www.barnesandnoble.com or Amazon. My new one is on Barnes & Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-fought-for-freedom-tara-ross/1141622688 The new one is on Amazon, here: AmericanRevolution4Kids.com FYI, Amazon is glitching and seems to think my book hasn't been released yet. Third parties are selling the book at that link, but not Amazon directly. My distributor is working on getting that fixed. :)

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BJ Jackson's avatar

I absolutely love reading your posts. You are a delight in my life.

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