September 11, 1776 - A peace conference is held on Staten Island with British Admiral, Lord Richard Howe, meeting American representatives including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The conference fails as Howe demands the colonists revoke the Declaration of Independence.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
This Day in History: September 11
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I'll remember this one. Maybe the British should re-submit Lord Howe's demand; today's Congress might just go along. I'm sure many members would relish being called "My Lord" or "My Lady".
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