Monday, July 6, 2009

The Bayonet Constitution

King of Kalākaua I of Hawai'iSix score and two years ago today, the Bayonet Constitution was signed.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Olive Branch Petition Adopted

The Olive Branch PetitionSix years short of a score dozen years ago today, the Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition.

King George III

His Britannic Majesty King George IIIThe Mad Monarchist profiles King George III.

The Near-Miracle of American Independence?

John Ferling: Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of IndependenceOver at Alvah's Books, Randall Radic previously this year reviewed Dr. John Ferling's Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence.

Amongst the older reviews is Masterful Analysis of the American Revolution by Col. Cole C. Kingseed.


Previously: American Independence – a "Miracle?"

Kingston, Ontario

Kingston, OntarioOver at the Boston Globe, Mr. Edward McClelland reported from the Loyalist settlement of Kingston, Ontario in Her Britannic Majesty's Kingdom of Candada earlier this year.


Also: The Monarchist: Who Were the Loyalists?

Hawai'ian Independence

The event `Restoration of the Nation: Looking to the Future´ is taking place this weekend at the Iolani Palace Grounds in Honolulu (at times windy):

American Independence

Some reflections on American Independence:

Honduras

The Coat of Arms of HondurasOver at Taki's Magazine, Patrick J. Buchanan gives his thoughts on the recent happenings in Honduras.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

July 4

The Marquis de LafayetteEleven score and a baker's dozen years ago today, the United States Declaration of Independence was issued.

Four score and a dozen years ago today, Wilson's troops marched through Paris and paid tribute to the tomb of the Marquis de Lafayette. He must have rotated in his grave over troops to “make the world safe for democracy” paying a tribute to him.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Gettysburg Ends

The Battle of GettysburgSeven score and half a dozen years ago today (here and here), the Confederacy must see a miserable failure indeed in the war that created the behemoth that was to run around the world making it safe for democracy.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Greece Enters the Great War

King Alexander I of GreeceFour score and a dozen years ago today, the Kingdom of Greece declares war against the Central Powers.

Continental Congress vs. George III

His Britannic Majesty George IIISeven years short of a score dozen years ago today, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence.