January 16, 2017
Jim and CarolAnn Babcock of Reston love history, particularly the period that gave birth to the United States of America. Retired engineers, the Babcocks felt that this look at “who we are and how we got to be the people we are today” couldn’t be emphasized enough. “In a few short years, these young people will be the voters and the hands at the helm of our country. They need to know as much as they can,” said Mrs. Babcock.
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A Close Encounter With History in Herndon
Students experience the birth of the nation.
It’s a good thing that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were hardy souls, given the myriad of activities and actions and travelling and time that they both gave to the formation of “these new United States of America,” as our illustrious third President described the union the original thirteen colonies formed in 1776.
Close Encounters with History in Reston
Students meet founder of the nation
It’s a good thing that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were hardy souls, given the myriad of activities and actions and travelling and time that they both gave to the formation of “these new United States of America,” as our illustrious third President described the union the original thirteen colonies formed in 1776.
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