American Revolution

An illustration of Capt. John Manley of Marblehead flying the new Pine Tree flag, a precursor of Betsy Ross's flag.

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On This Day: The capture of British transports marks a bold moment in the early American Navy

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January 28, 2026 12:50 pm

Joseph Brant, the leader of the Mohawks.

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On This Day: Washington deeply skeptical of Mohawk leaders abandoning neutrality

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January 27, 2026 11:33 am

Colonel Joseph Reed, as painted by Charles Wilson Peale in 1783.

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On This Day: Washington writes ‘the weight of command grows heavier by the hour’

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January 23, 2026 11:33 am

A painting of Gen. George Washington responding to a letter from one of his generals in the field. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon presidential library)

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On This Day: Washington organizes his correspondences for looming war

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January 22, 2026 1:47 pm

Gen. Washington scopes out the British through a telescope with his generals before extracting the British from Boston. On the other side of Boston, in Cambridge, guns bombarded the British-held town as a diversion. The stronghold grew in size and strength. on March 17, the British evacuated Boston.

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On This Day: Washington issues an edict to secure arms

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January 21, 2026 2:14 pm

The Assembly Room at Independence Hall, where John Hancock presided over the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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On this day: Hancock warns Washington that Congress is reeling from war

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January 21, 2026 9:19 am

Oil painting by Pamela Patrick White of Thomas Jefferson reading in a tavern.

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On This Day: Jefferson reacts to the king’s speech

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January 19, 2026 9:35 am

General George Washington meeting with the councils of war at his headquarters.

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On This Day: Washington convenes a council of war

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January 16, 2026 4:36 pm

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On This Day: Washington writes Founding Father Joseph Reed for advice

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January 15, 2026 12:15 pm

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On This Day: Washington learns of Montgomery’s death

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January 13, 2026 3:02 pm

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Tag: American Revolution

On This Day: The capture of British transports marks a bold moment in the early American Navy

On This Day: Washington deeply skeptical of Mohawk leaders abandoning neutrality

On This Day: Washington writes ‘the weight of command grows heavier by the hour’

On This Day: Washington organizes his correspondences for looming war

On This Day: Washington issues an edict to secure arms

On this day: Hancock warns Washington that Congress is reeling from war

On This Day: Jefferson reacts to the king’s speech

On This Day: Washington convenes a council of war

On This Day: Washington writes Founding Father Joseph Reed for advice

On This Day: Washington learns of Montgomery’s death

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