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Our Founding Fathers were not just a bunch of old men - one was only 26 years of age!

Shown above is a portion of the John Trumbull painting purporting to be a depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

Listed below are are the younger men who signed the Declaration of Independence and their age when they signed.

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Edward Rutledge age 26. One of the two youngest signatories, Rutledge was a lawyer who went on to become Governor of South Carolina.

Benjamin D. Rush age 30. Perhaps the most recognized physician in the 18th century, Rush was also the first person to write an American chemistry book.

Thomas Jefferson age 33. The writer and architect of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson went on to become third president of the United States.

Arthur Middleton age 34. Middleton owned a conglomerate of plantations in South Carolina and held a number of state political offices.

Samuel Chase age 35. A lawyer, Chase served as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Francis Hopkinson age 38. A lawyer and writer of poetry, music and satire, Hopkinson was elected a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776.

John Hancock age 39. The first to sign the document, his large, flamboyant writing led to his name becoming synonymous with a request for one's signature. He said the reason for his large, bold signature on the Declaration of Independence was so Britain’s King George could read it without his glasses.

Patrick Henry age 40. An attorney best known for his declaration "Give me liberty, or give me death!," he later became a driving force behind the creation of the Bill of Rights.

John Adams age 40. Adams helped prepare the Declaration of Independence, was America's first vice president and went on to become the second U.S. president.

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Photo: Kiss rock band members putting on their own makeup when the band was just starting

The band debuted in 1973, eventually making a name for themselves throughout the ’70s with their wild stage makeup and costumes. They were also known for their live performances that featured stunts such as fire breathing. The original lineup included “The Starchild” Paul Stanley, “The Demon” Gene Simmons, “Space Ace” Ace Frehley, and “The Catman” Peter Criss.

The band KISS did their own makeup when they were just starting out, as evidenced by this photo from 1974. Rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist Paul Stanley applies red lipstick while guitarist and co-lead singer Peter Criss is working on his eye makeup.

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In retrospect, night 1 of RNC attracted 5 times the viewers of DNC opener

More Americans tuned into C-SPAN’s livestream of the first night of the Republican National Convention than those who watched night one of the Democratic National Convention.

The Washington Free Beacon reports that more than five times as many viewers watched the opening night of the RNC than those who viewed the DNC opener on the livestream.

Reports indicate that more than 440,000 viewers watched C-SPAN's livestream coverage of the first night of the RNC. The first night of the DNC attracted only 76,000 people.

When former Vice President Joe Biden gave his acceptance speech on Thursday, more than 21 million people watched. According to the Free Beacon, that is more than any other speaker at the DNC.

But 21% more people tuned into watch Hillary Clinton give her DNC acceptance speech in 2016. Both are short of the number of people who watched President Donald Trump’s 2016 acceptance speech. He attracted 38% more viewers than Biden.

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Biden looks to break out of the basement and campaign in battlegrounds after Labor Day

From a report at the link below:

After months of political jokes about him hiding in his basement, Joe Biden (pictured) looks set to join President Trump in returning to the campaign trail in September.

"I’m a tactile politician. I really miss being able to, you know, grab hands, shake hands, you can’t do that now. But I can, in fact, appear beyond virtually, in person, in many of these places. That’s what you’re going to be seeing after Labor Day," the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee said Thursday.

Biden, the two-term vice president, listed Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as likely destinations during a fundraiser hosted by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. But he promised that any plans would adhere to local and state rules "about how many people can, in fact, assemble."

"We’re going to do it in a way that is totally consistent with being responsible, unlike what this guy’s doing," he said, referring to Trump's nomination acceptance speech Thursday at the White House.

Citing Delaware public health guidance, Biden has been stuck mostly in his home state, holding digital events and giving interviews from his estate since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

He will be well advised to take good speech writers and a reliable teleprompter with him when he finally emerges from his basement.

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The dog ate homework excuse doesn’t work in virtual classrooms

Report: Pelosi says Biden shouldn't 'legitimize' Trump by debating him

By that she is saying that Trump is not a legitimate president. Of course, that’s what Hillary Clinton and her entourage have said since election night 2016.

From a report at the link below:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would nix all presidential debates ahead of the November election, The Hill reports.

She told reporters on Thursday that she doesn’t think former Vice President Joe Biden should debate President Donald Trump.

“I do not think that the president of the United States has comported himself in a way that anybody has any association with truth, evidence, data and facts," she said, adding, “I wouldn’t legitimize a conversation with him nor a debate in terms of the presidency of the United States.”

She said Trump will “probably act in a way that is beneath the dignity of the presidency,” during debates. She called his actions during the 2016 debates with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “disgraceful.”

Of course she doesn't want Biden to debate Trump. A Biden Trump debate would not be an even match. Without a teleprompter Biden has shown to stumble and forget what he really wants to say.

Look for even more statements like this from the Speaker and others as Trump gains, and in some polls, surpasses Biden.

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Nancy Pelosi is right the debates would be an unfair fight - Diden would not stand a chance.

Report: Trump Approval Soars to 52 Percent, Up With Blacks and Democrats

A new Zogby poll on presidential approval gives Donald Trump the highest marks of his presidency and surprisingly solid numbers with blacks and Democrats.

Very few polls have been released since the Democratic National Convention. Those that have been made public show Trump making a strong rebound in several battleground states and now, an uptick in his approval ratings.

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Report: What Sparked Latest Unrest in Minneapolis Tells You Everything You Need to Know About the Rioters

From a report at the link below:

When days of protesting and rioting after George Floyd’s death in police custody turned into weeks, which turned into months, it became obvious the ‘demonstrations’ were not about him. Same for the looting—smashing storefronts and stealing merchandise has nothing to do with protesting police brutality and seeking justice. And that takes us to what happened in Minneapolis on Wednesday, which sparked the latest round of rioting.

A murder suspect committed suicide as police approached, prompting “hostile crowds” to gather and begin looting and rioting. False rumors spread on social media that police were involved, so the Minneapolis PD released the graphic video of the man shooting himself and made clear that “no officer weapons were fired.”

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