That moment arguably came amid one of the seemingly less dramatic events of the revolutionary timeline: The First Continental Congress ... could not be found guilty except by a jury of their ...

By the time the First Continental Congress adjourned in October 1774, significant steps had been taken toward Adams' goal. The colonies had formed a united front: If one colony was attacked, the ...

So, exactly 250 years ago today, on Sept. 7, 1774, Rev. Duche led the first prayer in Congress. John Adams, one who was in attendance, stated in a letter to his wife, Abigail, that he "never saw a ...

The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding Fathers such as John Adams, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

The U.S. Postal Service on Thursday introduced a new Forever stamp marking the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, which is where the ...

was recruited to offer prayers before the First Continental Congress. After the Constitution was ratified, the U.S. Senate selected an Episcopal bishop from New York, Samuel Proovost, as its ...

On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress ... suggested that Jefferson write the first draft. Adams and Franklin edited it and then gave their work to Congress on June 28 for review.

(WHTM) — The First Continental ... set a date for another Congress to meet on May 10, 1775, to take stock and decide if more action was needed. Congress did make one last effort to smooth ...