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The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen North American colonies. The war, which eventually widened far beyond British North America, resulted in the overthrow of British rule in the thirteen colonies and the establishment of the United […]
It seems that historians look at wars as somewhat convenient bookmarks to note the transitions from one epoch to another. Truth be told, they are usually transforming events for the nations involved. They are certainly transforming events for the people involved. I can’t think of the Revolutionary War without remembering the name and drawing a […]
Transcription of the Declaration of Independance, plus links to the Declaration at the National Archives. This document, writted originally by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776 documents the greivances that the colonists had against King George and asserts our right to be an independant state. IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the […]
Here you will find the United States Presidents listed in chronological order. The years of their Presidency is also listed. Odds are your ancestor wasn’t on this list, but it is a little interesting to have that historical perspective. Many times children were named in some way for a popular President, this list might help […]