American Revolutionary War

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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War

In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare reference to the experimental smallpox inoculation that helped prevent outb

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Rare 240-year-old George Washington war letter comes up for sale

On April 26, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, a large British raiding party attacked the American supply depot at Danbury, Connecticut, burning houses and barns and destroying stores of shoes, tents, medicine and food.

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George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day

A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, when the British took the war to Danbury,

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Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.

George Washington was commanding the Continental Army and staying in Morristown when he wrote an optimistic letter on the prospects of winning the Revolutionary War despite a recent defeat. His words were vindicated four years later when Great Britain surrendered.

Most key participants in the American Revolution were young — not elder statesmen

James Madison University professor Rebecca Brannon studies age and the American Revolution. She says her students are often ...

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From Revolution to Civil War: Citizens Help Decode American History

Thousands of volunteers work to decode handwritten records from America's past. The National Archives program includes Revolutionary War pension files and Civil War documents.

The plans by Massachusetts for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary are being questioned

Nearly all of the remaining major 250th anniversaries in Massachusetts will happen over the next 14 months, coinciding with ...

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Daughters of the American Revolution votes to continue to allow transgender members

The Daughters of the American Revolution denied a motion by local members to restrict biological males who identify as ...

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Experience how the American Revolution began

The Huntington Beach Historical Society is bringing to life the stories of the American Revolution this weekend; battles and ...

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You won’t believe how many Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here: Whit & Whimsey

BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- A group of us from around Medina County have been working on finding the stories of Revolutionary War ...

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‘Shot Heard ‘Round The World’ Observance To Honor 250th Anniversary Of Revolutionary War

Kevin Cox has organized an event on April 19 where gun owners in all 50 states will fire their guns at the same time on the ...

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New marker in Exeter honors Black Revolutionary War soldiers

FAMILIES WHO LIVED THERE AFTER THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T UNDERSTAND THAT NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS BLACK HISTORY AND ACTUALLY HAS A LOT OF BLACK HISTORY. SOME OF THAT HISTORY CAN BE ...

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