Dossier
1776
Coverage of 1776 in the Nexus archive.
- What the Founding Fathers said about the struggle against King George III, British Empire in 1776
The article highlights statements from the Founding Fathers in 1776 regarding their struggle against King George III and the British Empire. CBS News correspondent Major Garrett provides a historical overview for America's 250th birthday.
- In 1776, the moon was a clock, a calendar and a streetlight — and it was 31 feet closer to Earth
In 1776, the moon served as a clock, calendar, and streetlight, and was 31 feet closer to Earth.