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On September 25, 1775, three weeks into the American invasion of Canada, the legendary Ethan Allen fought a fierce battle outside Montreal with about…
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This list presents the graves of ten soldiers who made remarkable contributions to the founding of the United States and who have a headstone…
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Along 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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Almost forty years ago, I led a team of nautical archaeologists in the study of the steamboat Phoenix, which had burned on Lake Champlain…
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For our first post of the New Year—a time when resolutions are announced, new leaves are turned, and anticipation and hope for a fulfilling…
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When the Continental Congress first met it was intended to bring the American colonies together to find a solution to the growing disputes with…
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The failure of the rebellious colonists to capture the fortress of Quebec during their invasion of Canada in 1775 had many causes; ironically, a…
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Military leaders since Alexander the Great have often preferred to command their battle formations from the most forward ranks. “Leading from the front,” as…