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    America at 250 Years Old: North Carolina and the Bill of Rights

    On June 8th, 1789 James Madison introduced a slate of amendments to the recently ratified United States Constitution. The ten amendments ultimately ratified by...

    America at 250 Years Old: The Halifax Resolves

    There are two dates on the North Carolina flag. The first date listed is April 12th, 1776, or the date of the Halifax Resolves...

    The Mecklenburg Declaration and North Carolina’s Independent Spirit

    There are two dates on the North Carolina flag commemorating North Carolina's independent spirit. The first date is April 12th, 1776, or the date...

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