This show we discuss the Stamp Act Congress and learn about James Otis and his remarkable life and his contributions to our country and the Congress.

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The Stamp Act Congress met in the Federal Hall building in New York City between October 7 and 25, 1765. It was the first colonial action against a British measure and was formed to protest the Stamp Act issued by British Parliament on March 1765.

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External Links:

• Stamp Act of 1765 (full text)

• Stamp Act / Summary & Details

• Stamp Act Congress

• Federal Hall National Memorial

• James Otis - Britannica Biography

• Free-E-book - About James Otis, excellent

• Free E-book - The Life of James Otis, also amazing

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