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December, 1773: Charleston Tea Party Takes Place and Charleston Chamber of Commerce Is Organized

“No taxation without representation” became a rallying cry for colonists in the mid-18th century. Prior to the American Revolution and …

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November, 1777: the Second Continental Congress adopts the Articles of the Confederation

Name United States Each sovereign except according to rights delegated, etc. League offense and defense None to treaty, ally, …

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October, 1950: Astronaut Ronald McNair was Born in Lake City

Ronald Erwin McNair grew up in Lake City, the second son of Carl and Pearl McNair. His father was a …

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September, 1762: Governor Boone Refuses Oath of Office to Christopher Gadsden

September 13, 1762:  Governor Boone Refuses Oath of Office to Christopher Gadsden When Thomas Boone took over as Governor of South …

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