While looking for something to post on the Freepathon thread, I found that today, October 23, is a noteworthy date in the War of Independence, 234 years ago.
The more I read, the more fascinated I became in reading about the many men who bravely defended our brand new developing country in the Battle to defend Fort Mifflin.
One such courageous man was Commodore John Hazelwood who would become the Commander of the Pennsylvania Fleet. Philadelphia was our young nation's first Capitol so much was at stake when Commodore Hazelwood bravely battled the British Men of War on the Delaware River.
George Washington said it was critical for America that the British be slowed down in order for the troops to arrive safely at Valley Forge.
Despite being fired upon relentlessly Commodore Hazelwood's Pennsylvania Fleet was able to slow down and help defeat the British in the Battle on October 23, 1777.
Today America is at a cross-roads. Conservatives who would gladly defend the principles and courageous acts which forged our young Nation 234 years ago are facing great challenges.
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We have so many freedoms because of the incredible bravery of the relative few only a few hundred years ago.
Now more than ever our Nation needs the active participation of many brave Conservatives who support the principles so many fought and died for in creating our great Nation.
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Thank you so much for the excellent essay-post!
Did not know about Fort Mifflin and the Navy on the Delaware at all !
Thanks for the history lesson.
Good job, BD. Nice one.
Thanks for posting this. My folks lived in Downingtown, about 40 miles NW of Ft. Mifflin, for 40 years. Many is the time I’ve flown in and out of PHL, seen Ft. Mifflin from the air and have made a mental note to visit someday...but I’ve never gotten around to it. The battles on the Delaware in late ‘77 were indeed pivotal.
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