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Enoch Crosby: A Hudson Valley Spy in Fact and Fiction
byJames Fenimore Cooper published his wildly popular second novel, The Spy: a Tale of the Neutral Ground, in 1821. The book tells the story…
John Andre
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Monuments to the American Revolution
byAlong with the Civil War, the American Revolution is one of the two most iconic events in American history. The Revolution has inspired countless…
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Bernard E. Griffiths: Trumpeter Barney of the Queen’s Rangers, Chelsea Pensioner—and Freed Slave
byThe period of the American Revolution does not afford many accounts of individual rank and file soldiers’ exploits, particularly on the side British side….
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The Death and Resurrection of Major John Andre
byJohn Andre’s body hung in silence for thirty minutes before being taken down. It was placed carefully in a simple open coffin crudely painted…
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For Sale: West Point (Part 2 of 2)
byBenedict Arnold and John André met after midnight on September 22, 1780 to conclude the selling and taking possession of West Point. André, having…
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For Sale: West Point (Part 1 of 2)
byThe story of General Benedict Arnold and Major John André takes about a minute to convey in a high school classroom. The real story,…
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The Invisible General
byEveryone has heard about General George Washington. Most people recognize the names of Generals Nathanael Greene, Charles Lee, Anthony Wayne, Sir William Howe, and…