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This Day In Founding Fathers History – 23 July

This Day in Founding Fathers History - Where we bring you important dates in the lives and history of the Founding Generation. On this day in 1850, Nathan K. Hall took office as the 17th Postmaster General, under President Millard Fillmore.

July 23, 2014 8

This Day in Founder's History

This Day In Founders History – 6 September

[private FP-Yearly|FP-Monthly|FP-Yearly-WLK|FP-Free] If you're having problems playing the video, please download it, there may be an incompatibility with your browser. [/private] This Day In Founders History – 6 September On this day in 1716, the first lighthouse was built in the United States, Boston Light, located on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. The original lighthouse was held by British forces during the Revolutionary War and attacked and burned twice. […]

September 6, 2012 8

This Day in Founder's History

This Day in Founders History – 7 August

[private FP-Yearly|FP-Monthly] If you're having problems playing the video, please download it, there may be an incompatibility with your browser. [/private] This Day In Founders History – 7 August On this day in 1782, General George Washington ordered the creation of the Badge of Military Merit. Today, we know this award as The Purple Heart. This award was only open to enlisted men and there are only three known recipients […]

August 7, 2012 5