Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on March, 1776)…
April 3, 2026 by GuyHeilenman
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Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (March, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around March, 1776:

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Colonies in Flux – The Influence of Common Sense (Lead-up to a Nation – E31)
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General William Howe – The Pennsylvania Ledger (Lead-up to a Nation – E32)
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The Siege of Boston – Debate at the House of Commons (Lead-up to a Nation – E33)
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Diverse Voices – Divisions of the Era (Lead-up to a Nation – E34)
We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.
“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)
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