243 years ago today, the Continental Congress representing all 13 American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence to proclaim themselves independent from Great Britain. But gaining sovereignty wasn’t as simple as declaring it – the colonies would have to fight for 5 more long years to gain their freedom from British rule.
And fight they would. In Brooklyn. In Trenton. At Cowpens, Charleston and Yorktown. And at the Battles of Saratoga and Newtown in New York State,…[Read More]
W3R member Robert Selig has been nominated and approved to receive the Renaissance Française Gold Medal for Francophone Values (Médaille d’Or des Valeurs Francophones). Founded in 1916 by French President Raymond Poincaré, the Renaissance Française is under the auspices of the French government. Its main mission is the promotion of French culture as a cradle of humanism and respect for all beliefs and nationalities. The Gold Medal for Francophone Values recognizes individuals who devote themselves to the development of the French language and culture in their country….[Read More]
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W3R-US Board Member Ralph Nelson – 2019 Elections Proceedings
2018 Chairman Kim Burdick introduces new Chairman Larry Abell
Touchscreen Kiosk Introduction to W3R-US Members at Meeting
W3R-US Bus Trip to Port Tobacco Courthouse
30 x 42 Foot Flag Folding Ceremony at MD Veterans Military Museum
It’s almost here- Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th! When you shop Mother’s Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/33-1106734, AmazonSmile donates to National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association.
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Casimir Pulaski was an American Revolutionary War hero who helped save George Washington’s life in the Battle of Brandywine. He was known as the “Father of the American Cavalry,” but new evidence suggests that the general may not have been male. Follow a team of anthropologists as they examine the bones found at Pulaski’s monument in Savannah and run state-of-the-art DNA tests in order to determine if the officer was female or if someone else was buried in the tomb….[Read More]
A great article by Theresa Medoff on W3R was published in the latest issue of Outdoor Delaware! You can read it by clicking the link below (See pages 10-13):
http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/Admin/Documents/outdoor-delaware-spring-2019.pdf…[Read More]
Long before the United States Colored Troops (USCT) fought in the American Civil War to help free their people from the shackles of slavery, African Americans fought for liberty in the American Revolution. They fought on both sides. They fought as slaves or free men. Few of them gained recognition for their efforts – but they laid the groundwork for what would come. Here are 5 things you may not know about African Americans in the Revolutionary War….[Read More]
Princeton, N.J.—There are heroes who are commemmorated for a single act of courage. And then there are the heroes who continue winning battles for the betterment of humankind. Bob Vaucher of Bridgewater Township, who is 100 years old, falls into the latter category of continuous battle winner.
As a lieutenant colonel, Vaucher flew 117 combat missions during World War II. He led the squadron of planes that flew over the USS Missouri as Gen….[Read More]
For the first time in history, the House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the federal Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants Program at $15 million. While the Senate was unable to likewise advance reauthorizing legislation before the end of the year, your efforts moved the ball farther than ever before. Dozens of representatives and senators are now on record in support of preserving our nation’s battlefields — thanks to you!
I am pleased to report that we now have a chance to pass a bill that will ensure this program remains one of the strongest weapons in our arsenal for years to come! …[Read More]
For the first time in the Trust’s history, we have an opportunity to save hallowed ground at the site of the famous Battle of Saratoga, a major turning point in the Revolutionary War.
For the first time in the Trust’s history, we have an opportunity to save hallowed ground at the site of the famous Battle of Saratoga, a major turning point in the Revolutionary War….[Read More]
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