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September 16, 1776: The Battle of Harlem Heights
One day after the collapse at Kip’s Bay, fighting in upper Manhattan gave George Washington’s discouraged army an opportunity to prove it could still stand against British regulars. The Battle...
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No Fault, No Pardon: Washington in New York
The American Revolution had entered a new political reality by mid-July 1776. The Continental Congress had declared the colonies free and independent states, but Britain did not recognize that change....
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Happy Veteran's Day
As the United States prepares to honor its Veterans this November 11, it is interesting to note the role of tea and coffee as traditional staples for troops both stateside...
