And that's why New York abstained from the vote for independence on July 2. The legislature had failed to authorize them and then it got attacked by the British. The vote was 12-0. New York approved the declaration proforma about 10 days later so they'd get to sign it in August.
Today's vote, July 1, was whether the declaration could advance from committee, and was only 9-2. The overnight miracle was that John Dickinson and Robert Morris of Pennsylvania changed their no votes to abstentions after hearing an earful from John Adams; AND Edward Rutledge of South Carolina, who had voted no, persuaded the 4-man delegation to vote yes due to unanimity; AND Caesar Rodney showed up overnight to break the Delaware tie.
It may not make a difference, but I'm pretty sure the picture with the lanterns was taken from the Old North Church in Boston. And Paul Revere's ride (one if by land, two if by sea) was started at the Old North Church.
I'm pretty sure, anyway. It's been a few decades since I learned that in history class in New England.
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And that's why New York abstained from the vote for independence on July 2. The legislature had failed to authorize them and then it got attacked by the British. The vote was 12-0. New York approved the declaration proforma about 10 days later so they'd get to sign it in August.
Today's vote, July 1, was whether the declaration could advance from committee, and was only 9-2. The overnight miracle was that John Dickinson and Robert Morris of Pennsylvania changed their no votes to abstentions after hearing an earful from John Adams; AND Edward Rutledge of South Carolina, who had voted no, persuaded the 4-man delegation to vote yes due to unanimity; AND Caesar Rodney showed up overnight to break the Delaware tie.
Thank YOU for making history come alive SR! 👏
Well sounds that we are going to need a lot of lanterns soon. Thank you for the history.
Drop 3987 had the lighthouse posted april 18 2020. With 2 lanterns. And POTUS was busy takin out CoL!
It may not make a difference, but I'm pretty sure the picture with the lanterns was taken from the Old North Church in Boston. And Paul Revere's ride (one if by land, two if by sea) was started at the Old North Church. I'm pretty sure, anyway. It's been a few decades since I learned that in history class in New England.
It does thank you!
Whatta great memory i appreciate the clarification. I haven't been in history class in 50 years haha
Great post! wasn't there a drop with a lighthouse? Brb