1777
American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton.
American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton.
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1777
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette…
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette…
1777
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette…
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette…
1777
American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.
American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.
1777
American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich…
American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich…
1777
British forces abandon the Siege of Fort Stanwix after hearing rumors of Continental Army reinforcements.
British forces abandon the Siege of Fort Stanwix after hearing rumors of Continental Army reinforcements.
1776
American Revolutionary War: A Continental Army garrison surrenders in the Battle of The Cedars
American Revolutionary War: A Continental Army garrison surrenders in the Battle of The Cedars
1776
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress
1776
American Revolutionary War: Continental Army attackers are driven back at the Battle of Trois-Rivières
American Revolutionary War: Continental Army attackers are driven back at the Battle of Trois-Rivières
1776
The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R
The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R
1776
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration
1776
American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hange
American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hange
1776
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
1776
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great…
1776
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
1776
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
1776
George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in…
George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in…
1776
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
1776
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress…
1776
American Revolutionary War: British forces under General William Howe flank and defeat the Continental Army under…
American Revolutionary War: British forces under General William Howe flank and defeat the Continental Army under…