the American Revolution
noun
: the war of 1775–83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America
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The flag dates back to the American Revolution and signified resistance to British colonization.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Longtime Sons of the American Revolution member Jim Engler found an article talking about an encampment south of Taneytown.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
In 1776, Charles W. Peale painted a portrait of George Washington to celebrate his commission as Commander of the Continental Forces during the American Revolution.
—TIME, 6 May 2024
Student activism is an American tradition — one that even predates the American Revolution.
—TIME, 29 Apr. 2024
The holiday was originally observed on April 19, the anniversary of the battles that started the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Patriots' Day is Monday and people in New England and beyond are set to commemorate the start of the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Four years later, those French soldiers and sailors joined with Washington’s army to win victory at Yorktown—and end the American Revolution.
—Craig Bruce Smith, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The end of the American Revolution Despite the danger, Franklin persevered in his diplomatic work.
—Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Longtime Sons of the American Revolution member Jim Engler found an article talking about an encampment south of Taneytown.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
In 1776, Charles W. Peale painted a portrait of George Washington to celebrate his commission as Commander of the Continental Forces during the American Revolution.
—TIME, 6 May 2024
Student activism is an American tradition — one that even predates the American Revolution.
—TIME, 29 Apr. 2024
The holiday was originally observed on April 19, the anniversary of the battles that started the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Patriots' Day is Monday and people in New England and beyond are set to commemorate the start of the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Four years later, those French soldiers and sailors joined with Washington’s army to win victory at Yorktown—and end the American Revolution.
—Craig Bruce Smith, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The end of the American Revolution Despite the danger, Franklin persevered in his diplomatic work.
—Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
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