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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Brian Weisner
It seems ironic that 2 of our founding fathers died on our nations birthday on the same day in 1826. These 2 men weren't even friendly most of there lives, and disagreed completely on several issues, but on there death beds, both expressed gratitude that the other was still alive to carry on the fight for freedom and Liberty. Let's honor the memories of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and all of those who have served this great Nation. |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: steve f
And to think that Adams rode horseback from Boston to Philly several times a year along the old Post Roads risking capture, bandits, savages, weather etc etc. My butt gets sore and patience worn just riding in traffic from Plymouth to Boston, sitting on a plush bucket seat with AC on high. A determined patriot as was his cousin and brewmeister Sam. Thankyou Mr President. |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: john/z28jd
A good way to keep stuff on topic while going way off topic is linking old players to the date/event and putting some scans in. Three old judge players were born on July 4th including HOF'er Mickey Welch and also Charles Bastian and Chris Fulmer. Two t206 players also share the countries birthday,George Mullin and Jack Warhop. Bill Kenworthy might have a card(anyone know?),he was a .310 hitter in the federal league over 2 years and led the league in extra base hits one year |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Joe D.
on PBS. Detailing John Adams, Independence, and his relationship with Thomas Jefferson. |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Brian Weisner
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Mark
Adams was very jealous of Jefferson - felt he got too much credit for the revolution, and Adams himself not enough. He had a legitimate beef. Only in recent years, largely because of David McCulloch's excellent biography, has Adams started to get his due. He was also very competitive, and wanted to outlive Jefferson to achieve the final victory. His last words were a frustrated, "Jefferson still lives". Jefferson had actually died a few hours earlier, but the news didn't reach Adams before he died hunself. Thus, even though he won the final victory, he never knew it. |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: PC
I always understood that Adams' last words, "Jefferson still lives", were said out of relief as opposed to frustration. |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: bruce Dorskind
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Tim James
I remember watching Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon in '69.We have the shuttle off once again.Hooray for the USA !!! |
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A little off topic, but it's July 4th........
Posted By: Ted Zanidakis
BRIAN W. |
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