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Patty's avatar

Well this is quite a revelation, Tara! You never cease to surprise and amaze us with your historical research and knowledge. You are the kind of history teacher sorely needed in our schools. You make history intriguing for children and adults. Interesting that the plan was hatched, but was discovered and so did not happen.

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

Wow! I was not aware of this! Not that I am the consummate historian, but this tidbit is so interesting. What if they had brought it off! That would have been awesome. Thanks, Tara!

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Another great history lesson to get this weekend started!

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Jim's avatar

Indeed 🎯

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Sika57's avatar

You have to admire the boldness of Washington! Never get complacent. Great history lesson Tara!!!

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Wow. I don't believe that I knew of the plan to kidnap a Prince but, given the timing, I approve of the plan. Thank you Tara for giving detail to our history.

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Will Southcombe's avatar

To stop the suffering of American prisoners was a worthy goal. But, "best laid plans...." Thank you Tara Ross for this tidbit of American history!

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Edward Jones's avatar

If the kidnapping could have been accomplished it would have been a great feat by our young Country and news about it would have certainly spread around the world rapidly.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Jody's avatar

Good Friday morning Tara Ross!🤧☕🥱💯🇱🇷🏴‍☠️❤️

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Tara Ross's avatar

Happy Friday! Sleep tomorrow!! LOL.

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Mark E Johnson's avatar

Kidnapping back then was so very different from what we understand today. Yes, he would be taken prisoner and held against his will, but would be treated well until the agreed upon trade could be made. It could have made such a splash!

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Tara Ross's avatar

Yes, exactly!

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, TRA

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Kay Stauffer's avatar

My goodness, what a story that would have been!

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Robert's avatar

Thank you.

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