Aurore Eaton
@auroreeatonwriter.bsky.social
Newspaper columnist who understands that "All history is local."
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Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Thanksgiving
Since the settlement of the colonies, Americans were familiar with setting aside days of thanksgiving?
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November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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A fun website produced by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
MA250 - A History of Possibility
Massachusetts is a state of firsts. The first shot of the American Revolution.
The first public school, park, and library. The first state constitution. We’ve always been at the forefront of America ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A fun website produced by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
More proof that "All history is local." Manchester has several streets on the west side of the city named after founding fathers, including, of course, Bartlett Street. We salute you, Josiah Bartlett, Kingston physician and fourth governor of New Hampshire! #USA250 #AmericanHistory
Nov. 23, 1775: New Hampshire’s Josiah Bartlett, complains from Congress of being poorly informed: “Every other Delegate Every week Receives Regular accounts from their Congresses, Committees of Safety & private Gentlemen, so as to be able to give a particular account of their Respective Colonies…1/2
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
More proof that "All history is local." Manchester has several streets on the west side of the city named after founding fathers, including, of course, Bartlett Street. We salute you, Josiah Bartlett, Kingston physician and fourth governor of New Hampshire! #USA250 #AmericanHistory
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This Day in Labor History: November 22, 1909. Approximately 20,000 garment workers in New York City went on strike against the horrendous conditions of their sweatshops. This strike, known as the Uprising of the 20,000, was the largest strike led by women in American history to that time!!!
November 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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This day in the Revolutionary War - November 20, 1776 - British victory - Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee in New Jersey, removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
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Fort Lee
Gen. William Howe ordered Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis to capture Fort Lee removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. On...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - November 20, 1776 - British victory - Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee in New Jersey, removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
General John Stark is featured in episode 2 as leading the New Hampshire militia at the rail fence at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. His legacy lives on in Manchester, NH with two monuments, a public park and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen._Jo...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
All history is local!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
All history is local!
Are you watching? This is a beautiful and challenging narrative of our origin story with stunning and evocative imagery.
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The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States. Stream the full documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
General John Stark is featured in episode 2 as leading the New Hampshire militia at the rail fence at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. His legacy lives on in Manchester, NH with two monuments, a public park and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen._Jo...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
All history is local!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
All history is local!
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This day in the Revolutionary War - The Americans captured Montreal on November 13, 1775. This was part of an effort to rally French-Canadian support against the British which ultimately failed at the Battle of Quebec on December 31. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
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Quebec
The Battle of Quebec occurred as part of a failed American attempt to invade Canada and rally French-Canadian support for the Patriot movement against the...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - The Americans captured Montreal on November 13, 1775. This was part of an effort to rally French-Canadian support against the British which ultimately failed at the Battle of Quebec on December 31. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
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Today we honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. Here's the timeline on the history of Veterans Day from the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. department.va.gov/veterans-day...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
History of Veterans Day
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today we honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. Here's the timeline on the history of Veterans Day from the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. department.va.gov/veterans-day...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History....
From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli — and all the way back to where it began at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in 1775 — today we celebrate 250 years of the United States Marine Corps.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History....
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Nov. 1, 1775: The Continental Congress resolves to ban the export of produce and livestock, except horses, unless the proceeds are used to buy arms or other military supplies. Southern colonies are asked to ban the export of rice entirely. 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Now available on pre-order: "Declaring Independence
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Declaring Independence
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the history of our founding a political battleground, this study of the ideas and battlefield sacrifices of 1776 by a Pulitzer Prize–winni...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Now available on pre-order: "Declaring Independence
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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This day in the Revolutionary War - On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains.
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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White Plains
On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains. In...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains.
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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Today in #AmericanHistory - Erie Canal Bicentennial - The original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway in North America. It opened for business on October 26, 1825. #USA250
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Erie Canal - Wikipedia
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October 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today in #AmericanHistory - Erie Canal Bicentennial - The original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway in North America. It opened for business on October 26, 1825. #USA250
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Great game, Toronto Blue Jays! We're cheering you on here in Manchester, New Hampshire USA, home of the Double-A affiliate New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
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New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The official website of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Great game, Toronto Blue Jays! We're cheering you on here in Manchester, New Hampshire USA, home of the Double-A affiliate New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
www.milb.com/new-hampshire
www.milb.com/new-hampshire
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Oct. 24, 1775: “These Americans are a hundred times better soldiers and politicians than the English,” writes the Count of Guines, the French ambassador in London, to Foreign Minister Vergennes. He adds that Congress, “neither divided nor corrupted,” is superior to the British Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Humor can help us imagine a better way to do things. Oh Canada!
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When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
YouTube video by 22 Minutes
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October 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Humor can help us imagine a better way to do things. Oh Canada!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1yY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1yY...
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This is a great account to follow - both informative and fun. #AmericanHistory and more!
Oct. 24, 1925: Rags, a dog mascot of the Army’s 1st Division, is honored along with the human veterans at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, as the “Big Red One” celebrates the eighth anniversary of when it fired the first American shot of WWI.
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is a great account to follow - both informative and fun. #AmericanHistory and more!
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U.S. Postal Service stamps commemorating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
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Marine Corps:
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Army:
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Navy:
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Marine Corps:
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Army:
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U.S. Navy 250th Stamps | USPS.com
With the U.S. Navy 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and honors its service to the nation.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
U.S. Postal Service stamps commemorating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Marine Corps:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Army:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Marine Corps:
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Army:
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This is so distressing.
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is so distressing.
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This day in the Revolutionary War - October 19, 1781 - The British surrender to George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army at Yorktown in Virginia.
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#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Siege of Yorktown - Wikipedia
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October 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - October 19, 1781 - The British surrender to George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army at Yorktown in Virginia.
www.nps.gov/york/learn/h...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_o...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_o...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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This day in the Revolutionary War - The burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) by British forces. "The attack began with a naval bombardment which included incendiary shot, followed by a landing party meant to complete the town's destruction."
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Burning of Falmouth - Wikipedia
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October 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - The burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) by British forces. "The attack began with a naval bombardment which included incendiary shot, followed by a landing party meant to complete the town's destruction."
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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Opening on October 18: "The Declaration’s Journey," an exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The exhibit will explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory #USA250
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory #USA250
The Declaration’s Journey
Opening Oct. 18, 2025, The Declaration's Journey will explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today and showcase how it has become one of the most influen...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Opening on October 18: "The Declaration’s Journey," an exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The exhibit will explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory #USA250
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory #USA250
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It's all about 1775, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, and 1783.
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It's all about 1775, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, and 1783.
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution the New Bedford Whaling Museum will open a new exhibit on December 1 - FORGING INDEPENDENCE /BUILDING A NATION
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory
Forging Independence | Building a Nation - New Bedford Whaling Museum
Explore stories of independence, struggle, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830)
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October 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution the New Bedford Whaling Museum will open a new exhibit on December 1 - FORGING INDEPENDENCE /BUILDING A NATION
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory
#AmericanHistory #USAHistory
In New Hampshire? Here's a list of No Kings protests around the state on Saturday. #NoKings
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No Kings Protest Events In New Hampshire Oct. 18
From the organizers: He’s using OUR tax dollars to pay for HIS power grabs. Trump is pouring public money into his authoritarian takeovers of cities—deploying federal forces, seizing local police d…
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October 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
In New Hampshire? Here's a list of No Kings protests around the state on Saturday. #NoKings
kentstreetcoalition.org/2025/09/19/n...
kentstreetcoalition.org/2025/09/19/n...