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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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A Plan for a British “Female Corps”
byThe thought of allowing women to serve in combat was considered ridiculous only a few decades ago in most western nations; it was an…
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If Only We Had a Primary Source: Stories of the American Revolution
byThere are many myths associated with the American Revolution, and at JAR we do our best to set the record straight on as many…
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Marblehead Woman
byIn education circles, document-based learning is all the rage. The idea is to present a historical document, ask students to examine it closely, then…
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12 Questions with Ray Raphael
byIf Ray Raphael had a personal mission statement, it would likely be three sentences from a recent profile story in Reed magazine: Ray wants…
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Mrs. Middleton Takes Prisoners
byQuestions about the validity of the Molly Pitcher legend bring up a broader gap in our understanding of military affairs during the era of…
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Mary Hays McCauley’s Claim to Fame
byMYTH: “American women also won fame for their bravery during the war. Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley earned the name Molly Pitcher by carrying fresh…
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Molly Pitcher and Captain Molly
byMyth: “While Captain Molly was serving some water for the refreshment of the men, her husband received a shot in the head, and fell…