The tide of the war rose in Washington’s favor as his troops became more ex­perienced and proficient in just this type of ...

In 1775, an unsung hero of the Revolutionary War, Western Pennsylvania's Colonel William Thompson, helped drive back the ...

Those who attended the 300th birthday party for the comte de Rochambeau celebrated his partnership with Washington, and the civil way they made decisions.

Discover the often overlooked role of Haiti in America's quest for independence. Learn how the colony's financial support and military assistance were vital to America's victory.

The American vision has a high degree of tolerance for inequality and a robust commitment to individual liberty, because in the American revolutionary tradition, the pursuit of happiness is an ...

America’s independence wasn’t declared in a day — it was forged through years of unrest, resistance, and revolution. This powerful chronicle traces th ...

Too often we tend to think that the Declaration of Independence was a creature which sprang to life between June 7, 1776, ...

The Fourth of July has become a major holiday noted for its parades, barbeques, and numerous fireworks displays Like other ...

Explore the oldest restaurants in every U.S. state—where history, heritage, and hearty meals still thrive today.

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Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of ...

Parliament’s Stamp Act tax of the mid-1760s ignited the Anglo-American conflict. Yet, as historians broadly agree, it was ...