Luke Ryan: Premier Privateer
byLuke Ryan was born in the County Dublin coastal village of Rush on February 14, 1750. His parents were Michael and Mary Ryan. As…
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Captain de Latouche-Tréville’s Strange Affair
byLouis René Madeleine Le Vassor de Latouche-Tréville (1745-1804) commanded the French frigate l’Hermione which brought Maj. Gen. Marie Jean Paul Joseph du Motier Marquis…
How John Adams Almost Undermined the French Alliance
byOn September 27, 1779, John Adams was appointed “Minister Plenipotentiary for negotiating a Treaty of Peace and a Treaty of Commerce with Great Britain.”…
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The Marquis de Lafayette, European Friend of the American Revolution
byMount Vernon is proud to serve as the 2015 conference host and co-sponsor for the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)’s Annual Conference on…
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Who Really “Crossed the T” in the Battle of the Saintes?
byWhen de Grasse’s fleet left Yorktown for the Caribbean on November 4, 1781, he was already planning how to pursue the second objective of…
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The Daring Departure of Lafayette
byDear Mr. History: I’ve read that before he became a hero in the Continental Army, Lafayette departed France in defiance of orders from King…
The 10 Commandments of American Victory
byWhile recently watching “The Ten Commandments,” starring Charlton Heston, I pondered a few thoughts. First, they don’t make flicks like that anymore. Secondly, wouldn’t…