George Washington had complained vociferously about the flood of questionable foreign volunteers. These men earned his respect and the respect of the nation.
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He Went Missing in Vietnam in 1970. His Hometown Didn’t Forget Him.
Although his name was recently engraved on a Quincy, Massachusetts, memorial, Bobby Phillips remains missing.
The History of Summer Vacation
Turns out it may not be good for students or farmers.
It Was the Shot Heard Round the World — and These Women Were There to Hear It
How women nurtured the American Revolution.
How a Nation Was Born at Lexington and Concord
First blood of the American Revolution was shed April 19, 1775, when the British marched out of Boston to challenge rebel militia
How an 1837 Boston Bridge Dispute Redefined Private-Public Rights
The welfare of the public
can trump private contract as seen in this 1837 Scotus decision.
American History Review: Big Ben, America’s Secret Agent
While in London, Benjamin Franklin helps foment a plot involving a slave that contributes to the colonies’ separation from Great Britain
Samuel Adams: Puritan. Patriot. Protester.
This Founding Father and Boston businessman knew what it meant to take it to the streets.
Sam Adams: Puritan, Patriot, Protestor
Founding Father Samuel Adams knew what it meant to take it to the streets
Book Reviews: The Eyes of Texas Are Upon This Book
History of the Lone Star State connects the prominent dots and tells stories of the lesser known