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Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity
America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection. Yet as fascination with America’s ...
Actor Kurt Russell makes Fourth of July visit to Arlington home of ancestor killed in Revolutionary War
The home, which was built by Jason Russell, was the site of the bloodiest battle of the first day of the American Revolution ...
Arkansas’ forgotten Revolutionary War battle and the epic charge that ended it
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...
San Antonio Missions, a World Heritage Site, played role in American Revolution
The missions became the only UNESCO site in Texas 10 years ago and will be highlighted for America’s 250th birthday.