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RW13. Fort Washington (September 1776) Apr 09, 2026

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American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.

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495. Was Humphrey Gilbert a Pirate? Apr 08, 2026

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English adventurer, explorer, soldier, and Member of Parliament, Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-83), served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was a pioneer of the English colonial empire in North America. He was a maternal half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh and a cousin of Sir Richard Grenville.

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Codex 1.4 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography Apr 07, 2026

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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CODEX 4.13 Common Sense by Thomas Paine Apr 07, 2026

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Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops.

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The Book That Changed a Continent Apr 06, 2026

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We conclude our study of the book that changed North America. One cannot underestimate the importance of the Authorized Version and official translation of the English bible sponsored by British King James I, published in 1611 and widely disseminated thereafter throughout the British Iles and across the North American territory. E176.

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Legacy of the King James Bible Apr 06, 2026

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The Legacy of the King James Version of the Bible is broad and encompassing, reaching the shores of North America from the British Isles from the early 17th century onwards. JWV, One of our regular Canadian viewers of the video edition of this series is familiar with the book, for, when growing up in England she remembers studying the King James Bible as a Methodist. She brought her beloved copy of the Authorized Version to North America when she immigrated at age 11 and still reads from it daily. Her favorite passage is Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer which she often recites to herself. E175.

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Authorized Translation Apr 05, 2026

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The original printing of the Authorized Version of the King James Bible was published by Robert Barker, the King's Printer, in 1611 as a complete folio Bible. The original printing was made before English spelling was standardized and there were no illustrations at all in the Authorized Version, the main form of decoration being the historiated initial letters provided for books and chapters – together with the decorative title pages to the Bible itself, and to the New Testament. The Authorized Version's written style is an important part of its influence on English, and its spread throughout North America. E174.

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Dating Easter Apr 05, 2026

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Christians throughout North America celebrate Easter, however, annual dates of this Holy holiday can vary by over a month. Why? E399.

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Making of the KJV (Easter SPECIAL) Apr 04, 2026

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KING JAMES BIBLE📖The task of translating the Bible into English was undertaken by a group of scholars approved by King James the First. All were members of the Church of England and most were clergy. The scholars worked on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible in six committees, two based in each of the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Westminster. The committees included high churchmen, as well as scholars with Puritan sympathies—a spirit found in some of North America's first colonists. E173.

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494. Passover and Easter Apr 04, 2026

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Every year, millions of North Americans celebrate Passover and Easter. But what is Passover and how is it connected to the annual Easter celebration?

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