All That's Interesting on MSN2h
‘The Essence Of The American Revolution’: Wartime Letter Written By George Washington Goes On Sale For $150,000
"A letter like this with this powerful, evocative statement reflecting on the essence of the American Revolution — they are ...
CounterPunch11h
The Use of Deadly Sarin Nerve Gas During the Secret War on Laos
Operation Tailwind Revisited after CIA Report to Kissinger Released Picture this scenario: It is September 11, 1970. American commandoes wearing ...
Smithsonian Magazine2d
You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...
Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.
George Washington was commanding the Continental Army and staying in Morristown when he wrote an optimistic letter on the prospects of winning the Revolutionary War despite a recent defeat. His words ...
WCBD3d
Charleston has welcomed many sitting U.S. presidents through the years. Here’s a look back at some of those visits
Though Charleston sits more than 500 miles from the political epicenter of Washington, D.C., it is no stranger to the ...
Swimming World7d
Villanova Coach Ed Geisz – a World War II Hero – and the Story of General George Patton’s Watch
Villanova coach Ed Geisz engaged in a heroic act during World War II, leading to General George Patton handing Geisz the ...
We cannot forget George Washington's links to Bergen County | Letter
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a reported heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Police ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Lincoln’s birthday
"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...
What Really Happened During the Black Hawk Down Incident? Inside the Real-Life Combat Mission Gone Wrong Revisited in Surviving Black Hawk Down
Ridley Scott’s 2001 war film 'Black Hawk Down' told the story of 1993’s deadly Battle of Mogadishu. Here is a look back at ...
Full List of Judges Who Have Thwarted the Trump Administration So Far
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed, some against Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship and shrink the federal government.
Smithsonian Magazine10d
This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
George Washington at the Battle of Princeton (1783-84 ... is the earliest known portrait of the Revolutionary War general. Peale’s artistic practice was often fused with politics. While serving in the ...