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British General John Burgoyne (left) surrenders his sword to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga. (Library of Congress)
Library of Congress
British General John Burgoyne (left) surrenders his sword to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga. (Library of Congress)
Library of Congress