On this day in 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his pamphlet, Common Sense. In it, he made a
On this day in 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his pamphlet, Common Sense. In it, he made a clear and persuasive argument for the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain. It enjoyed unprecedented publishing success and greatly influenced public discourse.(image from The Life and Works of Thomas Paine (JC177 .A3 F25 Vol. 2)) -- source link
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