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FOUNDING FATHERS UNITED STATES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Historical Persons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Founding Fathers of the United States
1, record 1, English, Founding%20Fathers%20of%20the%20United%20States
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Founding Fathers 2, record 1, English, Founding%20Fathers
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Founding Fathers of the United States, or simply the Founding Fathers, were a group of American leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, led the war for independence from Great Britain, and built a frame of government for the new United States of America upon republican principles during the latter decades of the 18th century. 1, record 1, English, - Founding%20Fathers%20of%20the%20United%20States
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Personnages historiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Pères fondateurs des États-Unis
1, record 1, French, P%C3%A8res%20fondateurs%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Pères fondateurs 1, record 1, French, P%C3%A8res%20fondateurs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Great Seal of the United States
1, record 2, English, Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20United%20States
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Creating an official symbol of the United States was a collaborative effort by America's Founding Fathers that began on July 4, 1776. Finalized on June 20, 1782, the Great Seal is a unique combination of natural elements and universal symbols that continue to convey the original spirit of America. 1, record 2, English, - Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20United%20States
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Great Seal of the Unites States
1, record 2, French, Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20Unites%20States
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- grand sceau des États-Unis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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