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Founding father myths: Did George Washington really have wooden teeth?

On this day 250 years ago, Washington would have been nearing the culmination of an almost year-long siege that effectively trapped an estimated 11,000 British troops and hundreds of loyalists

The Independent UK

The five best TV shows about the American revolution – recommended by a historian

Any discussion of films and TV series about the American revolution has to start with a caveat. There have been historical movies for as long as there have been movies, but films and TV series about the great founding event of the US have been thin on the ground, certainly…

The Conversation

What We Get Wrong About the American Revolution

Filmmaker Ken Burns breaks down the myths surrounding America’s founding, explains how the Declaration’s own contradictions ultimately expanded American freedom, and argues for the continued funding of public broadcasting.

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What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

People trying to understand politics in the United States today often turn to history for precedents and perspective. Are our current divisions like the ones that preceded the American Revolution or the Civil War? Did the dramatic events of the 1960s generate the same kind of social and political forces…

The Conversation

Mike Pence Says It Was Tariffs On Tea That Led To The American Revolution, Reiterates Only Congress Can Impose Such Levies

Former Vice President Mike Pence says presidents were never meant to levy tariffs on their own, insisting "it wasn't the founders' intention" for the White House to tax every trading partner, a fight now headed for the Supreme Court.

Benzinga

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

Reason

Trump sees himself as more like a king than president. Here’s why

The American Revolution was a result of the tyranny experienced by colonists under the British monarchy. Many Americans had fled from Europe where they had been persecuted under the rule of powerful monarchs. The government produced by the revolution was designed to ensure no such tyranny could be reproduced in…

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Patriots’ Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism

Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American resistance to British colonial rule. Over time, however, the holiday has been co-opted by extremist groups.

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Tyrannical leader? Why comparisons between Trump and King George III miss the mark on 18th-century British monarchy

George III, king of Great Britain and its colonies at the time of the American Revolution, has been maligned unfairly.

The Conversation

Washington's Neutrality Proclamation And Trump's Ukrainian Proclamation

During the American Revolutionary War, France made the strategic decision to assist the fledgling United States. A primary, if not… The post Washington's Neutrality Proclamation And Trump's Ukrainian Proclamation appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Utah Senator Suggests Allowing 'Pirates' to Take On Cartels: 'Fairly Common at the Time of the American Revolution'

Senator Mike Lee also made the proposal back in January, with Elon Musk responding: "this would work very fast"

Latin Times

‘More complicated than we think’: the untold story of LGBTQ+ rights in the American Revolution

Gay historian John McCurdy uncovers the little-known tale of Robert Newburgh – a British army chaplain accused of homosexuality – in new book Vicious and Immoral

The Guardian - US

During the American Revolution, Brits weren’t just facing off against white Protestant Christians − US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1

In 1770, Barnard Gratz of Philadelphia wrote to a friend complaining about a recent speech by King George III. Gratz, an American patriot, wrote that the speech “was such narishkeit” that it was “not worth the postage.”

The Conversation

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

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Michael Douglas Stars As Benjamin Franklin In Historical Drama Series

Experience the captivating tale of Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic mission during the American Revolution in the Apple TV+ series 'Franklin', starring Micha...

Marie Claire

The Ultimate Guide to Boston

The birthplace of the American Revolution is an underrated hub for good food, culture, and history.

The Conversation

Moms for Liberty: ‘Joyful warriors’ or anti-government conspiracists? The 2-year-old group could have a serious impact on the presidential race

Motherhood language and symbolism have been part of every U.S. social movement, from the American Revolution to Prohibition and the fight against drunk drivers. Half of Americans are women, most become mothers, and many are conservative.

The Independent UK

Boy blocked from school over Gadsden flag badge prompts debate over its meaning

The yellow ‘don’t tread on me’ flag is up for debate again centuries after it arose in the American Revolution

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12-Year-Old Boy Removed From School Over 'Don't Tread on Me' Patch

"The Gadsden flag is a proud symbol of the American revolution," says Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.

Reason

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

A collection of links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which I think remain relevant today.

The Independent UK

Historic Boston church where the Revolution was sparked to host its first play

The historic Boston church where the American Revolution started is taking on a new role

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