In the annals of Revolutionary War soldiers, Massachusetts was full of notable figures. But there were none quite like ...
By Henry HoweDirector, Fort Jackson Museum CommunityWhen the American Revolution began on April 19, 1775, the colonies relied on local militias to ...
As America get ready to mark its 250th birthday, we take a look at the time the British troops raided Bergen County towns.
March 17 is officially observed as Evacuation Day in Boston, even though St. Patrick’s Day falls on the same date. Here's the ...
5,000 black men served in the Continental Army, and hundreds more served on the sea. Had George Washington been less ambivalent, more blacks might have participated on the Patriot side than with ...
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At a Bold Meeting 250 Years Ago, the Continental Congress Set America in MotionI feel myself unequal to this business” confessed John Adams, of the “grand scene open before me—a Congress.” In the fall of ...
This year, the U.S. Army Infantry Branch celebrates 250 years since its creation by the 2nd Continental Congress. Several ...
The Congress acted as a makeshift central government, creating the Continental Army, electing George Washington as its commander and issuing paper currency. It asked each colony to provide ...
On the morning of March 10, 1783, an anonymous letter began circulating through the military camp in Newburgh, New York, ...
The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army’s distinguished service to our nation. The central theme for this year’s celebration is ...
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