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DC needs a memorial to John Adams
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, we should honor and remember John Adams and ...
250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy
Tens of thousands of people came to Lexington, Massachusetts, just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how ...
Ken Burns celebrates ‘The American Revolution’ in Boston, Concord
In a time when we’re so divided, it could be so helpful and inspirational to go back to our origin story, cut the barnacles ...
Inside one of the biggest conspiracy theories of the American Revolution: That a woman may have kick-started the whole thing
It’s one of the biggest conspiracy theories surrounding the American Revolutionary War. The most famous midnight ride in American history occurred 250 years ago Friday when Sons of Liberty members ...
Ken Burns is everywhere this week – and he can’t stop talking about ‘The American Revolution’
Ahead of four local events this week, Ken Burns talks about his star-studded, 12-hour documentary series coming later this ...
‘Rally at the Rock’ to celebrate Revolution
COVENTRY — Coventry is celebrating an important part of America’s history to go along with its 250th anniversary: the beginning of the American Revolution. A particular episode marked the town for ...
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‘One if by land, two if by sea …’: Cambridge marks 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
On Monday, in honor of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, there was a ceremony led by veterans and a costumed ride ...
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250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy
Tens of thousands of people came to Lexington, Massachusetts, just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution ... Franklin and Samuel Adams, said Lexington ...