This is not meant to be a political statement. Just a little piece of history that I have always enjoyed. George Washington's chair still sits in Independence Hall, a reminder of the struggle to get it right, then and now.
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We Canadian have kept our ties to the British throne and certainly there is an emotional connection but the rationality is a weak one. But our money sure is pretty:)
I didn't know the Independence Hall was originally called the State House. Thank you. These are so awesome they should be put in the text book to make it easier for schools to teach.
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Ron! These are fun to write. You would enjoy a visit to Independence Park!
I would love to visit Independence Park. I must confess I do not know what Independence Park is or w.. read moreI would love to visit Independence Park. I must confess I do not know what Independence Park is or were it is.
11 Years Ago
Ah - Independence National Historic Park is in Philadelphia. It is "the most historic square mile in.. read moreAh - Independence National Historic Park is in Philadelphia. It is "the most historic square mile in the country". Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Christ Church (where many of the founders worshipped)... Original buildings where history was made, the sites of the Revolution from the place where it all began. Here is the website: http://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm
A very interesting bit of history indeed, Dear Teacher...you have earned your apple for today! Make that hot apple pie with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream...yum!!
I don't remember ever reading about the chair before, or old Ben's remark. Is that a picture of the actual chair? From what we can see, it looks quite beautiful.
Very interesting piece. Perhaps I will go to the park to watch the fireworks after all...
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Angel - and yes, I'll take that pie! That is the actual chair. It (the original) still si.. read moreThank you, Angel - and yes, I'll take that pie! That is the actual chair. It (the original) still sits in Washington's spot in Independence Hall. My husband, being a Ranger, has put his hand on that sun (gently - and NO ONE sits in it!) This is a story told at each tour of the Hall. And yes, Franklin did indeed make that remark. :) Enjoy those fireworks!
This is a magnificent poem with a good rhyming flow to it. I was astonished to fine that George Washington's chair had a rising sun carved into it because of what that implies. The ancients always saw the rising sun as the Cosmic Eye, the eye of Zeus, or Horus. The eagle had been used as a symbol for the rising sun so this carving must have been a harbinger of the use of the eagle as one our national symbols. Now we would have an eagle carved into the chair as a symbol for the rising sun.
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you. The chair still sits in Independence Hall; this story is told at every tour.
This is an awesome piece...how marvellous it is that our tales of freedom kind of connect us! I love history myself 'cos its is a classic example of drama and commitment..guess that is what distinguishes mankind from the rest..nicely written Rita :)
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Prathama! You are right that history is drama and commitment. The ultimate "soap opera" o.. read moreThank you, Prathama! You are right that history is drama and commitment. The ultimate "soap opera" of the past!
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