Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day [1]” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (May, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around May, 1776:
-
Hope and Defiance – French Sympathy (E39) [2]
-
The New-England Chronicle – A Rare Voice (E40) [3]
-
Powerful Resolves – Battlefield Successes (E41) [4]
-
Addressing Military Overreach – Precedent for Restraint (E42) [5]
- Common Sense – Condemnation of Monarchy (E43) [6]
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)