Jonathan Sewall of Portsmouth was a lawyer by profession, but became famous during the American Revolution as a poet and ...

Just days after being commissioned as the commander in chief of the Continental Army in June 1775, George Washington arrived in Wallingford. On June 29, 1775, Washington stood under the shade of a ...

July 1: Cherokee attack the southern frontier. July 4: Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. It’s worth noting ...

Before he led a revolution, George Washington sparked one. This video explores how a young officer’s ambush in the Ohio Valley helped ignite a global conflict—the Seven Years' War. Known in North ...

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by citizen legislators.

America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, ...

Olivia George is a breaking news reporter on the Local Desk. She strives to capture the unexpected news, dynamic culture and daily life of the Washington region, driving conversations and ...

Download the official logo and birthday social media products, including banners, posters, graphics, to use and share on your social media pages Since its official establishment, June 14 ...

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