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This challenge is now closed. The winner was Daniel from Carl Junction, MO. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the new book “Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto” By Dick Armey

On August 24th, 1814 British troops set fire to Washington (D.C.) including the White House and capital buildings. The following morning Washington was still on fire and British troops continued to set fires and destroy ammunition depots; then something happened that saved Washington and perhaps the country. What happened on August 25th that saved Washington.

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This history challenge is now closed. The winner was Jennifer from Plummer, ID. Check comments section  below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the book “The American Girls Handy Book” (Centennial Edition)

In a bold act of patriotism this First Lady saved important state papers and the full-length portrait of former president and national icon George Washington on August 23rd, 1814. As British troops where marching to Washington D.C. she took the time at great risk to herself and saved these important state items while leaving behind many personal belongings. The White House was set on fire the next day by British troops. Name this First Lady.

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This History Challenge is now closed. The winner was Ross from Albion, IL. Check the comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the book “Boy Scouts Handbook“ the first edition (1911 reprint).

On August 7th, 1782 General George Washington created the “Badge for Military Merit,” a decoration consisting of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk, edged with a narrow binding of silver, with the word Merit stitched across the face in silver. The badge was to be presented to soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action” and permitted its wearer to pass guards and sentinels without challenge. The honoree’s name and regiment were also to be inscribed in a “Book of Merit” (has not been found). Only three soldiers where given this “Badge of Merit” during the American Revolutionary War; name any one of the three.

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This week’s history is now closed. The winner was Linda from Jacksonville, FL. Check comments section below for the resource information.

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This President took office after the death of President Warren G. Harding on August 3rd, 1923. He once stated the following regarding America’s destiny: “If there be a destiny, it is of no avail to us unless we work with it. The ways of Providence will be of no advantage to us unless we proceed in the same direction. If we perceive a destiny in America, if we believe that Providence has been our guide, our own success, our own salvation requires that we should act and serve in harmony and obedience…”. Name this President.

… She [Jerusalem] did not consider her destiny; Therefore her collapse was awesome; … Lamentations 1:9 (NKJV) Read the whole chapter

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This week’s history challenge is now closed. Greg from Kokomo, In is the winner. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the book “Backyard Ballistics”

Which Signer of the Declaration, and Framer of the Second Amendment is quoted as saying the following: “To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.”. Name this founding father. 

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Answer the “Who am I” question.

I was a Civil War General, I was a U.S. President, I wrote the following to the Editor of the Sunday School Times on June 6th, 1876: “..To the influence of this Book (Bible) we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization, and to this we must look as our guide in the future. “Righteousness exalted a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.” I died on July 23rd, 1885. Who am I?

We will extend this week’s entries to include submissions at “The South Eastern Illinois Christian Home Educators Convention” on Saturday the 24th. We will have a booth there promoting our Patriot’s Club for Kids (Stop in and say Hi).

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This history Challenge is now closed. The winner was Barb from Fort Wayne, IN. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the book “The Boy Scientist” from Popular Mechanics Magazine

Although the exact birthday of this inventor is unknown, some sources indicate it was July 12th, 1864. He was an agricultural chemist of international fame who introduced hundreds of uses for the peanut, soybean, pecan and sweet potato which revolutionized the economy of the South.  In 1921 he spoke as an expert to the United States House of Representatives (Ways and Means Committee) about the potential uses of the peanut and other new crops. At the end of his address, the Chairman of the Committee asked: “…How did you learn all of these things?” He answered: “From the old book”. Chairman: “What book’? He answered: “The Bible.” The Chairman inquired: “Does the Bible tell about peanuts?” He answered: “No sir, but it tells about the God who made the peanut. I asked Him to show me what to do with the peanut, and He did.” Name this inventor.

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This History Challenge is now closed. The winner was Kim from North Wilkesboro, NC. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the “American Patriot’s Bible” The Word of God and the Shaping of America

On July 8th, 1776 the Liberty Bell rung out from the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) to announce the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon. The bell was ordered in 1751 by the Pennsylvania Assembly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of William Penn’s “Charter of Privileges“. As the bell was created, the biblical quotation “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” was particularly apt. For the line in the Bible immediately preceding “proclaim liberty” is, “And ye shall hallow the 50th year.” Name this biblical quotation (what Bible verse is on the Liberty Bell -book, chapter, and verse #).

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This week’s prize is the book “Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence“

Both President John Adams and President Thomas Jefferson passed away on July 4th 1826. Which founding father had a dream in 1809 about the two (Jefferson and Adams) which he thought was very important and he wrote it down in a letter to John Adams basically saying that the two (Jefferson and Adams) would write to each other, that the letters would contain profound reflection, and that they would die at nearly the same time. Name the Founding Father who had this great dream and played an important role in our founding and also in reconciling the differences between Adams and Jefferson in their later years.

“….Many precious aphorisms [truths], the result of observation, experience, and profound reflection, it is said, are contained in these letters. It is to be hoped the world will be favored with a sight of them. . . . These gentlemen sunk into the grave nearly at the same time, full of years and rich in the gratitude and praises of their country.”

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This week’s prize is “The American Boy’s Handy Book” by D.C. Beard (co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America)

On June 21st, 1788 this State became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the Constitution of the United States, thereby making the document the law of the land. Name this State.

Today the U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution in “operation” in the world.

This week’s history challenge will be extended to Saturday (26th); to include entries from our booth at the Christian Home School Convention in Louisville, KY. We will be there promoting our Patriots Club for Kids - Stop in and say Hi

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