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Statue of John Carroll at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Statue of John Carroll at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Fr. John Carroll is Appointed Bishop of Baltimore: November 6, 1789

This text about Fr. John Carroll’s appointment as the Bishop of Baltimore comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise.

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Map of Mexico showing the major cities in 1810

Map of Mexico showing the major cities in 1810

Padre Miguel Hidalgo Defeats the Spanish Army: October 30, 1810

This text about Padre Miguel Hidalgo defeating the Spanish Army comes from our textbook, All Ye Lands.

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Oct 26

Colonel Sir Archibald Campbell

Colonel Sir Archibald Campbell

General Sir Charles Cornwallis Surrenders His Army to George Washington: October 19, 1781

This text about General Sir Charles Cornwallis surrendering his army to George Washington comes from our book, The American Venture.

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Oct 19

Christopher Columbus, statue by Rafael Atche

Christopher Columbus, statue by Rafael Atche

Christopher Columbus Discovers America: October 12, 1492

This excerpt about Christopher Columbus discovering America comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part 1.

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Oct 12

General Erich von Falkenhayn

General Erich von Falkenhayn

Antwerp Surrenders to German Forces: October 9, 1914

This text about Antwerp surrendering to German forces comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II.

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Oct 5

Cornwallis surrenders his sword to Washington at Yorktown. An 1819 engraving.

Cornwallis surrenders his sword to Washington at Yorktown. An 1819 engraving.

The Siege of Yorktown Begins: September 28, 1781

This text about the beginning of the siege of Yorktown comes from our book Lands of Hope and Promise.

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Sep 28

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