About Today: Happy Birthday, America

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor In the spirit of America's independence, I've written my own Declaration of Independence. I hold these truths to be self-evident: It's just too hot for pants. Declaration of What? Can you imagine being the King of England and, one day, spending some time going through your mail and coming across this letter? Well, document or...OK, declaration from one of your many colonies? Gosh, it would make you angry enough to start a war! Oh, right... Read More... What Was the Massachusetts Colony? Did The Mayflower Inspire Our Declaration of Independence? See More About:  declaration of independence  thomas jefferson  american revolution Who Were the Folks Behind This Declaration? Not only were these guys smart, they followed through with their ideas. Takes a lot of guts to move beyond the complaining stage and really act. Who were the key players behind our independence? Read More... Who Was Ben Franklin? All About Thomas Jefferson See More About:  founding fathers  american colonial history  american revolution Was There a Straw That Broke the Colonists' Backs? In fact, there wasn't. There's a list of events that in hindsight seem screamingly obvious. I only remember learning about a few of these in school, so I had to spend a little time reading to remember that even up until 1775 the colonists were trying to have the king solve the problems they were having. Read More... What Was the Boston Massacre? Did the Treaty of Paris Hold? See More About:  american revolution  thirteen colonies  enlightenment Can You Name the Original Colonies? Hmm, can you at least remember how many? Ok, I'll make this easier: Close your eyes and touch your nose. Ah, ha! I've found the problem. Read More... What Was Life Like Back Then? The First Colony See More About:  thirteen colonies  american colonial history  Today Ads Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Letters Letters Free Letters Fundraisers Featured Articles Where to Buy Discontinued Furniture Helping Adult Children With Debt Perfect Your Decline Push Up What Are Condoms Made Of? Video: Why a Car Seat Should Face the Rear 10 Cool Facts About Dragonflies   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement