A Scotsman in Buckingham

Welcome to my Blog. My name is Neil and I have been living in Buckinghan, UK since the 11th September 2020. I lived in the Armenia, Latvia and China. I am a teacher of Geography, Global Perspectives and English. I am married to Lena who is my soulmate and best friend.We also have a little boy, Robert. As you can tell from the Blog's name I am Scottish although I was born in London. My Blog will be for sharing my thoughts on anything that takes my fancy. Please feel free to comment.

Saturday 4 July 2015

Today in History Special USA 4th July

Yeehaw Gentle Readers, American history is fascinating so lets saddle up and ride into the sunset of time.

1776: US Deceleration of Independence is adopted by the Continental Congress.

1826: John Adams (2nd POTUS) AND Thomas Jefferson (3rd POTUS) die.

1872: Calvin Coolidge 30th POTUS is born.

1927: US playwrite Neil Simon is born.

https://doodlemeister.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/simon-21.jpg

1946: Ron Kovic, author of Born on the fourth of July and anti-Vietnam war activist is born. His life is turned into a movie starring Tom Cruise.

Born in the Fourth of July (1986) photo Born6.jpg

1960: The current version of the US flag with 50 stars makes its public debut.

2004: The cornerstone of The Freedom tower is laid at the site of the

World Trade Centre.

#JohnAdams #thomasjefferson #POTUS #DECLARATIONOFINDEPENDENCE #USflag #freedomtower #calvincoolidge #neilsimon #ronkovic #bornonthe4thofjuly

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