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Vermont ratifies the Bill of Rights On this day in history, November 3, 1791, the state of Vermont ratified all twelve amendments to the Bill of Rights that were suggested by…

George Washington issues Farewell Orders to the Continental Army On this day in history, November 2, 1783, George Washington issued his Farewell Orders to the Continental Army as he officially retired…

Stamp Act officially takes effect On this day in history, November 1, 1765, the Stamp Act of 1765 was to take effect. The protests, rioting, boycotts and threats of the colonists…

New York merchants sign non-importation agreement On this day in history, October 31, 1765, New York merchants sign a non-importation agreement, agreeing not to import goods from Great Britain in protest…

Martha Wayles Skelton is born On this day in history, October 30, 1748, Martha Wayles Skelton is born. She would later become the wife of Thomas Jefferson. If you look for…

Congress authorizes Yorktown Victory Monument On This Day in History, October 29, 1781, the Continental Congress authorizes the Yorktown Victory Monument at York, Virginia, to remember the surrender of Lord Cornwallis…

John Hancock marries Dorothy Quincy On This Day in History, October 28, 1775, John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy in Fairfield, Connecticut where they were staying while was Boston was blockaded by…

First of the Federalist Papers is published On this day in history, October 27, 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers is published. The Federalist, as it was originally called, was…

Benjamin Franklin sets sail for France On this day in history, October 26, 1776, Benjamin Franklin sets sail for France as ambassador from the Continental Congress. The new United States was…

John and Abigail Adams are married On this day in history, October 25, 1764, John and Abigail Adams are married. They would become one of the most recognizable couples in American…