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In 1773 Mr. Jefferson cooperated prominently in the formation of committees of correspondence between the Colonial Legis latores. He published A Summary w of the Rights of British America, for which Lord Dunmore threatened to prose cute him on a charge of high treason. Ln 1775 he was elected to the General Congress, at Philadelphia, and in the following year, as chairman of the committee, he drafted the Declaration of Independence, which, after a few alterations, was adopted by Congress on the 4th of July, 1776.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth account of the genesis, progress, and conclusion of the Washington Monument project. The author draws from congressional records and Virginia House of Delegates' proceedings to present a vivid narrative of the monument's conception in 1816 when resolutions were passed to honor George Washington with a substantial memorial. The author details the roles of key figures like Charles F. Mercer, Bushrod Washington, and Thomas Crawford, providing context for the various stages of design, fundraising, construction, and completion. The book also explores the broader historical significance of the Washington Monument as a symbol of national pride and unity. The author traces the monument's evolution from an idea to an enduring emblem of American identity, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of this iconic landmark and its place within the nation's story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243177721_0
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