May 20, 1775; 2015
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0219
- Title
- May 20, 1775; 2015
- Description
- The paper focuses on the Mecklenburg Declaration, a contentious historical document claimed by many in North Carolina as America's first Declaration of Independence, predating Jefferson's by over a year. It details its disputed authenticity, contrasting it with the Mecklenburg Resolves, and explores the broader historical and political context of Mecklenburg County in 1775. The narrative weaves through scholarly debates, regional pride, and the local celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day, emphasizing the enduring controversy and cultural significance of the declaration.
- Date
- 29 October 2015
- Creator
- Craddock, Theodore
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Ted Craddock
- Craddock
- 2015
- Mecklenburg Declaration
- Independence
- Mecklenburg Resolves
- North Carolina
- Declaration authenticity
- Colonial militia
- Revolutionary War
- Scotch-Irish
- Presbyterians
- Charlotte
- Historical controversy
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Theodore Craddock
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