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Honor to the Presidents!

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NutmegCT

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Including the presidents we've had before Washington, including:

Peyton Randolph, Henry Middleton, John Hancock, Henry Laurens, John Jay, Samuel Huntington, John Hanson, Samuel Johnston, Thomas McKean ...

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Let's hear a few huzzas!
 
Mention the Articles of Confederation to most young folks, and I'd guess a not small percentage of teachers and I'd bet you'd get a "huh??". Throw in Presidents under them before the Constitution, well you're just asking for confusion....
 
Heck, ask them about most presidents before Kennedy (certainly before Wilson) and you may get a "huh?"
 
Just got an email that says the Harbor Freight President's sale ends today! Darn, I can't make it into town. Guess I'll have top wait for the "Day after President's Day sale" :applause:
 
... and then the BLOW OUT Post Day after Day after Sale!!!!! :wink-new:
 
I mentioned once to my nieces that I was born under a 48 star flag in the 50s, they had no idea that there hadn't always been 50 and thought I was mistaken. Did the state quarters for them so they had some idea that the union was formed gradually over time.
 
mikephillips said:
I mentioned once to my nieces that I was born under a 48 star flag in the 50s, they had no idea that there hadn't always been 50 and thought I was mistaken. Did the state quarters for them so they had some idea that the union was formed gradually over time.
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Like you, there were 48 states when I was born. My father in law (now deceased) was born when there were 46 states. New Mexico and Arizona became states 4 years after he was born.
 
mikephillips said:
I mentioned once to my nieces that I was born under a 48 star flag in the 50s, they had no idea that there hadn't always been 50 and thought I was mistaken. Did the state quarters for them so they had some idea that the union was formed gradually over time.
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Sounds like the Blonde,who,when told there were fifty states,replied -
"Fifty states? - when did that happen?".
 
We have a 49 state flag bought new in January 1959 after Alaska became a state, not long after that Hawaii became the 50th state making our new flag obsolete. Packed away somewhere, never put it out for display. PJ
 
PAUL161 said:
We have a 49 state flag bought new in January 1959 after Alaska became a state, not long after that Hawaii became the 50th state making our new flag obsolete. Packed away somewhere, never put it out for display. PJ
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I'm pretty sure Tom still has his first flag packed away somewhere - the one with 13 stars in a circle. (Ducks and runs from room) :nana:

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You young whip-snappers! I was only an infant when that rebellion against HM the King was going on!
 
Mayflower? I helped build it.
 
Not this one

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David - now *that* Mayflower is a true Triumph!

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Huzzah for Peyton Randolph and all those who followed.

Back in 05 my mom bought a new house and in one of the front closets we found a 48 star flag. She still hangs that one out and I don't think many people have caught the difference.
 
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