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General Charles Lee
Charles Lee is one of the more fascinating, eccentric, and forgotten characters to have taken part in the American Revolutionary War.
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The Early Politics of John Adams
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
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America's Independence Day
American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others?
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Methodism spreads to America
The Wesley Revival headed by John and Charles Wesley is spread to America by new colonists and Methodism begins to take shape.
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Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war!
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Saratoga Springs, Upstate New York
From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.
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The Midnight Ride of Abel Benson
A 9-year-old shows bravery and his true spirit of freedom, joining the same midnight ride ascribed to Paul Revere, calling Minutemen to defend liberty he had yet to enjoy
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Two if by Sea on April 18, 19 1775
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
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Finding that Revolutionary Blood
The American Revolution conjures up visions of muzzleloaders, clouds of smoke and homespun clad colonists up against red clad soldiers. The heroism of these early Americans as they endured hardships and horrendous battles leads us to desire to show that we have this noble blood coursing through our veins. Starting points to find that line!
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The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
Americans were tested in a pitched battle East of Boston at the small village of Charlestown. Here it was first heard, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes!"
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The Candidacy of William Wirt
Author, Lawyer, Attorney General and Presidential Candidate William Wirt was an important figure in American Politics, and an ironic choice for presidential candidate.
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The English War of Jenkins' Ear
The War of Jenkins Ear was fought in Europe between 1739 and 1748; it was started by a single act of barbarism - the severing of an ear by the Spanish Coast Guard.
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