December 19th, 1776 - Thomas Paine published his first "American Crisis" essay, which began with these words: " These are the times that try men's souls...".
No. 1 of this series was written during Washington's retreat across New Jersey. By Washington's orders, it was read to his dispirited and suffering soldiers. These are words that should be remembered across New Jersey and the nation, for those very struggling soldiers fighting for independence never gave up.
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Having difficulty reading this ?
Ask some present-day students if they can read someone's handwritten signature or a document recorded in script, such as the original copy of the Declaration of Independence, or hand-written letters. Many cannot.
