Norwich, Connecticut

Smith & Wesson is the largest firearm manufacturer in the United States and the leading manufacturer worldwide. A partnership was formed in 1852 in Norwich, Connecticut by Horace Smith (October 28th, 1808 – January 15th, 1893) and Daniel B. Wesson (May 18th, 1825 – August 4th, 1906). Due to unyielding financial issues, they were forced to sell their company to a shirt manufacturer by the name of Oliver Winchester. By 1856, they formed their second partnership to produce a small revolver designed…

with Hancock helping to organize protests. Benedict Arnold- born in Norwich, Connecticut, on January 14, 1741. He was a member of the sons of liberty. He was a general in the revolutionary war.In 1757, Arnold enlisted in the militia, and traveled to upstate New York to fight the French. Two years later, Arnold assumed responsibility for his father and sister following his…

lived a lavish lifestyle of a somewhat high ranking General. This was still not enough for Arnold though, but why would he betray the Continental Army like that. To know this you will need to learn more about Benedict Arnold. January 14, 1741, Norwich, CT the day Benedict Arnold was born one of the greatest traitor not only in United States history but in world history, but to learn why he betrayed the United States you need to know a little more about Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold…

Lamaree HIS 121 – 8:05am class August 2015 Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold, too many was a patriot turned traitor, some say he was just loyal to his home country and he stood up for what he believes in. Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 in Norwich; Connecticut He was one of the many Benedict Arnolds to make an impact on the New World. People use the term “Your such a Benedict Arnold”, and most Know he was a traitor but no one knows the whole story. What Arnold did to his country was…

First ladies have been referred to as “footnotes of history,” reflecting the public’s limited view of their position in the White House. Only a handful of first ladies have achieved great fame while many of equal or greater influence have been allowed to drop into obscurity. Two of the most famous first ladies are Eleanor Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy, who made major waves in their respective political and social spheres; however, before these two first ladies made their impact, their…