The Treaty of Paris

09.03.26 10:36 AM - Comment(s) - By Rich

Today is the Anniversary of Its Signing

On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending our eight year War of Independence, and making us a sovereign nation in the eyes of the world.

To celebrate, I played Thomas Jefferson, who ... nearly signed the treaty, in an interview with Rev. Dr. Jim Garlow on World Prayer Network:

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There are more anniversaries to come in this 250th year of our independence:

September 17, 1787

Signing of the U.S. Constitution

(Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon helped ratify it)

[I'll be performing live that day, but we can possibly work out a screening]

November 2, 1783

General George Washington saying goodbye to the Continental Army

near Princeton, NJ

(Thomas Jefferson available to tell how General Washington had

the Declaration of Independence read to his troops as well as

reading from General Washington's farewell address)

December 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party

(Rev. John Bacon invited the Sons of Liberty into Old South Meeting House to plan it)

December 4, 1783

Anniversary of

General George Washington saying goodbye to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City

(Thomas Jefferson could tell how General Washington had the Declaration of Independence

read to his troops as well as the Fraunces Tavern story)

January 14, 1784
The Ratification of the Treaty of Paris

(Thomas Jefferson signed it ... almost)

June 21, 1788

the Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

(Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon helped ratify it)

Consider bringing a founding father to your community... or webcast.

Portraying Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon at the Museum of the Bible for Intercessors for America's Rededicate America event.

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