George, Washington and Revolutionary War

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
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,
Rare 240-year-old George Washington war letter comes up for sale
George Washington, who had been leading the battle for independence from Britain for almost two years. But on May 7, Washington wrote a letter to a worried subordinate, saying the raid had not been a disaster.
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.
1777 George Washington letter written in Morristown is for sale. Asking price: $150,000
After a British attack on Danbury, Connecticut, Washington wrote the loss of supplies was trivial compared to the resistance by local militias.
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George Washington, 1732–1799
During the Revolutionary War, conditions ... could forge a nation. Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the ...
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President George Washington: Calm, Cool, and Collected Commander in Chief
"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” That famous description of George Washington ... was created the day before. Dec. 23, 1783 Washington resigns his ...
How George Washington's Silence Shaped America's Most Powerful Office
Why would the founders, so meticulous in their planning, leave the powers of the presidency so remarkably brief and vague in ...
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The Revolutionary War
As the Revolutionary War spread through every region ... and hundreds more served on the sea. Had George Washington been less ambivalent, more blacks might have participated on the Patriot ...
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The Battle to Save a Revolutionary War Battlefield
If George Washington’s audacity ... appraised value — from the invaluable Civil War Trust, which is expanding its preservation activities to Revolutionary War sites. In today’s academia ...
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On This Presidents Day, 2025
On their birthdays on two separate days in February, this country used to celebrate the two men who are considered our ...
Chanhassen actor takes part in film about young George Washington
For a history buff like Nick Schroeder, acting in a film about George Washington’s life is a dream come true. The Chanhassen native plays Major Robert Stobo, one of Washington’s ...
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Visit these 12 NJ Revolutionary War sites to get ready for America's 250th anniversary
The trail also connects to the Long Path, offering additional opportunities to explore the natural and historical features of the area before ... Revolutionary War came to an end, Gen. George ...