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 (December, 2025, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around December, 1775:
The Battle of Great Bridge – Decisive Patriot Victory (Lead-up to a Nation – E18) [2]
The Capture of Montreal – High-water Mark (Lead-up to a Nation – E19) [3]
Proclamation of Rebellion – Colonial Response (Lead-up to a Nation – E20) [4]
Prohibiting Trade – Stopping trade between England and the Colonies (Lead-up to a Nation – E21) [5]
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)