1776: The Declaration of Independence is signed by fifty-six leaders of the American Revolution.
Today: The Declaration of Independence is still used as an inspiration for oppressed people all over the world.
1776: Wheatley lives her life in relative obscurity, unable to find a publisher for her second volume of poetry.
Today: Wheatley is revered for breaking some of the barriers of racism. In 1998, a hand-written copy of her poem "Ocean" is bought at auction for $68,000.
1776: On Christmas night, Washington leads his troops in boats across the Delaware River in a surprise attack against.....
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