Thomas Mifflin was closing in on his 40th birthday on the day Washington appeared before him in the Annapolis State House. It cannot have been a birthday Mifflin planned to celebrate with much mirth. Let us look at some events that preceded Washington’s meeting with Mifflin in 1783.
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation when the French threatened to withdraw their support to American Revolution. (Image: Smithsonian National Postal Museum/Public domain)
George Washington’s Resignation
The great Revolutionary War was over, the peace treaty had been signed, and Washington had finally had the ultimate satisfaction he would experience as general-in-chief of the Continental Army by supervising the evacuation of the British occupying forces from New York City.
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How Louisville s Central High School and the Lincoln Institute played a role in educating African Americans in Kentucky
During the late 19th century, schools for African Americans were little to nonexistent. Here s how two schools helped shape education. Author: Sherlene M Shanklin, Nelson Reyes (WHAS 11), CJ Daniels, Kristin Pierce Published: 7:13 PM EST February 13, 2021 Updated: 7:13 PM EST February 13, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. If you were African American and wanted to be educated in Louisville during the late 19th century, options were very limited.
According to the Encyclopedia of Louisville,
the city charter of 1870 provided that schools for African American children be established and a committee on schools for African American children was formed.
Winona County Sheriff’s Office:
1/29, 11:31 p.m. 19-year-old Eddison A. Jefferies of Lewiston was arrested under the suspicion of DWI in the area of Washington and Sarnia Streets. Deputies say he was driving without his lights on. Charges are pending results of a blood test.
1/30, 1:33 a.m. 25-year-old Megan E. Stevenson of Owatonna was arrested under suspicion of DWI on Highway 14 near Stockton. Authorities say she had a 0.14 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). She was pulled over for speeding.
1/30, 5:00 a.m. Kathleen A. Manley of Melrose, Wis. was arrested on suspicion of 4th-degree DWI and 3rd-degree test refusal. She was stopped for speeding on Interstate 90 near mile-marker 247.