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Estonian War of Independence Mapped

The Estonian War of Independence (1918–1920) saw Estonia fight off Soviet and German forces to secure its sovereignty. Key ...
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America's 250th Anniversary: An Epic Journey Through America’s Revolutionary War Sites

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many people will want to hit ...
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Mural honoring Revolutionary War heroes nearly complete

A downtown Waynesville mural that will honor two Revolutionary War heroes is nearing completion, part of the town’s ...

As war came to his doorstep, Jefferson fled Monticello but years later returned to power as president.

When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.

Historic Beaufort Arsenal connects to Declaration of Independence

The Arsenal building in downtown Beaufort stands as one of the oldest structures in South Carolina's second oldest city, but ...

Jefferson’s paradox: How one of the largest slaveholders penned the words “All men are created equal”

In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to help define a new nation — even as his own life embodied ...

250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence to be heralded with Naper Settlement exhibit, outposts

Naper Settlement is planning a special exhibit as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of ...