Independence

Fundamental Orders adopted in Connecticut

In Hartford, Connecticut, the first constitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Orders,” is adopted by representatives of the towns of Wethersfield, Windsor, and Hartford.
The Dutch discovered the Connecticut River in 1614, but English Puritans, under a grant from …

What Does It mean to be a Veteran…

Today I had the privilege of speaking at Victory Elementary School in Portsmouth, Virginia on what it means to be a Veteran. This is what I said. I hope that it helped some understand what I feel it means to …

Deputy Dave’s Drink of the Day – American

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key …

Deputy Dave’s Drink of the Day – Fox and Hounds

On this day in 1780, Patriot Francis Marion’s Carolina militia routed Loyalist’s forces at Blue Savannah, South Carolina, and in the process Marion won new recruits to the Patriot cause.

Marion, a mere five feet tall, won fame and the …

Happy 4th of July

I thought long and hard about what to post for July 4th. I searched hard to find the words to express why I love this country and all that it stands for. As a country, we are not perfect, but


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