NEW RELEASE: Trenton: The Night Washington Crossed the Delaware
In the winter of 1776, it looked like the battle for independence was doomed. The British army had chased Washington out of New York. To salvage victory from defeat, the American general had one last play to make. He would attack his enemy on Christmas night. The password was “victory or death.” Historian Mark Maloy tells the desperate and inspiring tale.
NEW RELEASE: Trenton: The Night Washington Crossed the Delaware
In the winter of 1776, it looked like the battle for independence was doomed. The British army had chased Washington out of New York. To salvage victory from defeat, the American general had one last play to make.
NEW RELEASE: Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
It was the shot heard round the world — but neither side was looking for a fight. So how did an unplanned confrontation become the opening volley of the Revolution?
Happy Carolina Day! Learn more about the June 28, 1776 battle that kept the British out of South Carolina for two years and became the inspiration for many of South Carolina’s symbols! https://t.co/GIvI22vivs
In this brief clip, "Victory or Death: The Battle of Trenton and Princeton" author @markbmaloy discusses the near-mythical presence Washington had on the battlefield at Princeton as a rallying force for the beleaguered troops fighting British forces that day. #OTD#OTDIH
A lot of attention lately on American Revolutionary symbols, specifically the Gadsden Flag. Here is a good overview of the origins of the flag
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