Revolutionary War general Thomas Posey (1750-1818) lived his life against the backdrop of one of the most dramatic periods in American history. Posey, who played a minor role in the actual War for Independence, went on to participate in the development and foundation of several states in the...
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Apr 19 56 photos Notable Deaths in 2025 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'...
Thomas Sumter, “Gamecock,” relentless, determined, but self-centered, was the darling of the state. And the third triumvirate leader of southern resistance, Andrew Pickens, “Skyagunsta or Wizard Owl,” long faced, dour, and deadly. He was the lesser known, but of whose actions at the...
Thomas J. Fleming; author, historian March to Boston Along the way to Massachusetts, Stark gathered several militia units already in arms, including former colleagues who fought alongside Stark in the French and Indian War. Once at Medford, just outside Boston, the New Hampshire men gathered...
Throughout the American Revolutionary War, George Washington’s personal bodyguard was an elite corps of infantry and mounted men. It was officially entitled The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, but was more commonly known as The Life Guard. At the start of the Revolutionary War, and the formation...
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The Barbary War There were two Barbary Wars one in 1801-1805 and another 1815-1816. The war was between The United States of America and Sweden vs the North African states known as the Barbary States. During the first war Thomas Jefferson was the president of America. 129 Words 1 Pages ...
Thomas Cresap, living on the north bank of the Potomac River within 7 miles of Will’s Creek, was appointed an agent for Braddock’s Army by Dinwiddie. Cresap was one of the founding members of the Ohio Company, although not a Virginia gentleman. His failure to perform his duties was...
Before the Revolutionary War “My Father was a man of great Piety, had an excellent understanding; and was govern’d in his conduct by humanity and kind Benevolence.”~Nathanael Greene reflecting on his youth. Nathanael was born in Potowomut, Rhode Island on August 7, 1742; the fourth son ...
The son of a Revolutionary War hero, Robert E. Lee was a model cadet. So much so, in fact, that he was dubbed the "Marble Statue" for his nearly perfect record while at the academy. He was always ranked first or second in his class and never earned a single demerit during his four...