William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in the ...

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William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in the ...

When the American Revolution broke out, the American colonies were perhaps the least-taxed place on earth. How did this ...

The Congress, which had been formed the year before, relied in the first half of 1775 on a dual strategy that now might be called “peace through strength,” a blend of resolve and compromise.

Sound money—gold and silver—helped win the American Revolution and remains vital to liberty. Larry Reed and Money Metals ...

The Congress, which had been formed the year before, relied in the first half of 1775 on a dual strategy that now might be called “peace through strength,” a blend of resolve and compromise.

In early July 1774, a pivotal meeting in Charleston laid crucial groundwork for South Carolina's eventual declaration of independence from Great Britain. This " ...

Philadelphia's diverse cuisine culture fed the Continental Congress in 1776, featuring ducks, hams, seasonal berries, and local ale amid the fight for American independence.

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