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McMillan will talk about the history of the Declaration of Independence Nov. 12

PARKERSBURG - The Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley is bringing back Tom McMillan on Nov. 12 to discuss the struggle that led to the Declaration of Independence.

He will be discussing "The Year That Made America," a fascinating account of the behind-the-scenes political struggle that led to the Declaration of Independence in the first eight months of 1776, and notes how close it came to not happening that summer.

McMillan is a retired sports PR executive and lifelong student of history, and has served on the board of directors of Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the board of directors of the Antietam Institute, and the marketing committee of the Gettysburg Foundation. He has written six books on U.S. history – including two on the Battle of Gettysburg, and two on 9/11 – and regularly gives book talks throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

His presentation will be 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St. Marietta.

There is no cost to attend, but organizers will pass the hat for donations to cover the cost of their programs.

Donations will be accepted.