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Historic Sites, The War Years (1775-1783) October 13, 2020 October 11, 2020

The American Revolution in Alexandria, Virginia: Upheaval in George Washington’s Hometown

by Kieran J. O'Keefe

Alexandria, Virginia, is well known as George Washington’s hometown, but its role during the American Revolution is not widely understood. Like the rest of…

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