Not every hero from history has a glorious end where they are remembered fondly and held up for the contributions they made to history. Sadly, this was the case with Thomas Paine. Despite his importance to American history, and indeed, human history as a whole, his later years in life were marred by imprisonment, betrayal,Continue reading “Thomas Paine’s Unceremonious Ending and Enduring Legacy”
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
When I was a child, I remember one of the picture books my father shared with me told the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was an inspirational story of courage and heroism. Reading it, I felt moved by the tales of bravery, self-sacrifice, and standing against impossible odds. This week, I decided to revisit thatContinue reading “The Battle of Bunker Hill”
History and Symbolism of the Original Gadsden Flag
This is a blog post about the history and symbolism of the Gadsden Flag.
Heroes From History: Thomas Paine
This is a blog post about Thomas Paine and some of his famous literary works, including “Common Sense.”
The Pensive Warrior 