Peggy Shippen

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Espionage and Cryptography, Features, People, Reviews December 26, 2019 December 26, 2019

The Life of John André: The Redcoat Who Turned Benedict Arnold

by John Knight

The Life of John André: The Redcoat Who Turned Benedict Arnold by D. A. B. Ronald (Havertown, PA: Casemate Publishers, 2019) On one level,…

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Features, Historic Sites, Preservation August 13, 2019 August 9, 2019

Historic Structures and Sites Worth Preserving?

by Editors

A recent article mentioned Sidman’s Tavern in New Jersey, a building with strong connections to the American Revolution that is under threat of destruction….

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Critical Thinking February 22, 2013 August 28, 2016

Academy Award Casting of the American Revolution

by Michael Schellhammer

Dear Mr. History: The recent article on this site by Hugh Harrington about the 10 best Revolutionary War films got me thinking – if…

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Sounds very in-depth but not mentioning General/President George Washington's first choice for Treasurer, the Founding Father Robert Morris, is puzzling.
2. Steve Darley Tapping America’s Wealth to Fund the Revolution: Two Good Ideas that Went Awry

Excellent article. Good to be reminded how John Laurens was in the forefront of the effort to free some slaves even though he did not succeed. Thanks Tom.
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