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250 Year Ago Today, June 10, 1775: Adams Calls for an Army, Congress Unites the Colonies, A Revolution Takes Shape On June 10, 1775, John Adams rose in the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and proposed that the New England militiamen besieging Boston be formally adopted into a Continental Army under centralized command. The decision would transform scattered colonial forces into the foundation of a unified war effort. After Lexington and Concord, militia units from multiple colonies converged on Boston but remained divided by separate commands, short enlistments, and locally controlled leadership. Adams pressed Congress to replace fragmented provincial authority with a single continental structure capable of sustaining war. Adams also understood that the conflict could not succeed if it remained a New England rebellion. To demonstrate continent-wide solidarity, he advocated appointing a commander-in-chief from outside New England. His choice was Virginia’s George Washington, a respected military veteran whose experience lent credibility to the cause. Washington had served during the French and Indian War and commanded the Virginia Regiment, giving him valuable military experience and colony-wide respect. Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, appointed Washington on June 15, and saw him accept on June 16. He declined a salary, requesting only expense reimbursement. Days later, colonial forces would face Britain at Bunker Hill. Delegate records show leaders balancing secrecy, logistics, and political unity while converting a regional uprising into coordinated resistance. The decision of June 10 did more than form an army, it unified thirteen colonies into a shared military cause and create one of the first institutions. Adams’s motion set a chain of events that placed Washington in command and built the force that would secure American independence. #History #USHistory #America #USA #RevolutionaryWar #Independence

250 Years Ago Today, 6/7/1776: The Resolution That Launched American Independence Today marks exactly 250 years since June 7, 1776, when Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee stood before the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and introduced a resolution that pushed the American colonies toward independence. With a large British invasion force preparing operations against the colonies and hopes for reconciliation fading, Lee proposed that the thirteen colonies be declared “free and independent States,” no longer subject to the authority of King George III. The Lee Resolution called for a complete break with Great Britain. It declared that all political ties with the British Crown should be dissolved and that the colonies should possess the full powers of an independent nation, including the authority to wage war, make peace, form alliances, and conduct trade. What had begun as resistance was becoming a fight for independence. Congress delayed a final vote to allow several colonies time to authorize the measure, but it also appointed a committee including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin to draft a declaration explaining the case for independence (pictured). Jefferson was chosen to write the first draft. Meanwhile, General George Washington and the Continental Army strengthened defenses around New York as British forces gathered for a major campaign. Congress approved additional troops and created the Flying Camp, a mobile militia force designed to respond quickly to threats. News of Lee’s resolution spread rapidly through the colonies, energizing local committees and militia units. Many Americans recognized there was no turning back. The struggle had moved beyond protest and resistance; it had become a fight to create a new nation. #AmericanHistory #Independence #USA #History #America #Military

Four teenagers followed their dog into a narrow hole in 1940 and uncovered a vast collection of ancient art that had remained untouched for seventeen millennia. #history #archaeology #France

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Psalm 112:1-10 KJV Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. [2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. [3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. [4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. [5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. [6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. [7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. [8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. [9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. [10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜😎😎😎⚠️⚠️⚠️🙏🙏🙏 ... ... #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historical

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Psalm 112:1-10 KJV Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. [2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. [3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. [4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. [5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. [6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. [7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. [8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. [9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. [10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜😎😎😎⚠️⚠️⚠️🙏🙏🙏 ... ... #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historical

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Psalm 112:1-10 KJV Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. [2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. [3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. [4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. [5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. [6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. [7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. [8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. [9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. [10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜😎😎😎⚠️⚠️⚠️🙏🙏🙏 ... ... #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historical

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜🙏🙏🙏⚠️⚠️⚠️😎😎😎 #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historcal

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜🙏🙏🙏⚠️⚠️⚠️😎😎😎 #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historcal

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ... ... ✝️✝️✝️📜📜📜🙏🙏🙏⚠️⚠️⚠️😎😎😎 #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historcal

Ephesians 1:6-7,12-14 KJV To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. [7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; [12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ... ... 📜📜📜✝️✝️✝️😎😎😎⚠️⚠️⚠️🙏🙏🙏 #1611 #Jesus #Bible #History #Historical