Denise Kiernan

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The History of Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations

Presidential Thanksgiving proclamations are always a reflection of the office, the country and the stakes of the given cultural moment

By Denise Kiernan

The Fourth of July Is America's Birthday, But Constitution Day Marks Its Coming of Age

Eighteen of the Constitution's signers were trained in law; the remainder were merchants, plantation owners and financiers

By Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese
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