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Articles on 250th anniversary of American revolutionary war
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Britain controlled vast tracts in North America beyond the original 13 Colonies. And the American invasion of Canada played a role in the final political settlement.
Two revolutions, two republics and the enduring power of national myths and civic festivities come to the fore in July as France and the US both celebrate national holidays.
The American Revolution was won not just by ideals and armies, but by the strategic trade networks of a small Caribbean port.
In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.
A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.
The ‘Rededicate 250’ rally raised questions about separation of church and state. Jefferson and Madison’s many letters to each other shed light on that much-debated principle.
William Billings has been largely forgotten, except among music historians. But he was the country’s first notable composer, penning protest songs against Great Britain.
US charitable institutions rapidly changed in the 1780s as Americans established groups to support people in need and to reform society.
While religious minorities have often faced hostility, many Americans have long believed in religious liberty and a more inclusive society, writes a historian of American religion.
Debates about religion’s role in America often circle back to the country’s founding documents.
The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.
For Madison, religious freedom was not a tool for political domination. Rather, he saw it as a constitutional safeguard for liberty and democracy.
On Patriots’ Day, far-right groups may use historical events and patriotic symbols to claim they are engaging in a ‘modern-day fight for freedom.’
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Professor of American History, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton
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Dean and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, Wake Forest University
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Professor Emeritus of American Studies and History, University of Notre Dame
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Associate Professor of Intellectual Heritage, Temple University
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David M. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy, Smithsonian Institution
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Professor of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
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Director of the Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Willamette University
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Director, Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program, College of Charleston
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Spécialiste de la politique américaine, Sciences Po
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Professor of Environmental Sustainability, York St John University
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Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University