REVOLUTION

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The American Revolution was an unavoidable political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. The Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander-in-chief in 1775. The following year, Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. Throughout most of the war, the outcome appeared uncertain. However, in 1781, a decisive victory by Washington and the Continental Army in the Siege of Yorktown led King George III and the British to negotiate the cessation of colonial rule and the acknowledgment of American independence, formalized in the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

CAMELOT CONTINUES?

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In the years following President Kennedy’s assassination, three Kennedy women worked to commemorate his life and legacy. Rose, his mother, relied upon her memories to recreate his birthplace as the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. Jackie, his wife, used her experiences as First Lady to inform her vision of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. A generation later, Caroline, his daughter, would continue their efforts by establishing the Profile in Courage Award. Each of these women had a strong understanding of image making and legacy, and shaped the national memory of President Kennedy beyond the 1960s.

HAPPY HOLIDAZE

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In the story below, we explore that major shift and other shakeups reshaping the landscape of the American news media.

TOP CHRISTMAS FILMS

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The Tomatometer ranking methodology ranks these top ten Christmas films: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - 94% Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - 96% A Christmas Story (1983) - 89% Elf (2003) - 85% The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - 88% Home Alone (1990) - 66% (though beloved by audiences) Klaus (2019) - 95% Die Hard (1988) - 94% The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - 95% Scrooged (1988) - 71%

VETERANS DAY

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My late brother, Antonio J Soto III, was a Vietnam veteran in the US Army. As I pay tribute to a man who never faked bone spurs, I also remember all the other heroes who sacrificed their lives, so Americans could vote and freely participate in our USA 🇺🇸 Democracy. Therefore, to all who appreciated these service members we are forever grateful to those who served to protect our freedoms.

BBC ON FIRE?

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The BBC has lost its two toppers… What it going on? A well known and top insider told #CityImages “ Utter tragedy at the BBC. Good guys are losing and bad guys are winning… Trump involved of course.”

POLAR VORTEX

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A freeze watch is now in effect for NYC, Long Island, and parts of NJ late Monday into Tuesday. Temps could plunge to around 30°F, unseasonably brutal. Bundle up, bring in plants, check pipes.