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The first New York state constitution is formally adopted by the
The first New York state constitution is formally adopted by the Convention of Representatives of the State of New York, meeting in the upstate town o...

On this day in 1783, the Continental Congress of the United States
On this day in 1783, the Continental Congress of the United States officially ratifies the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain that was signed...

On April 10, 1778, Commander John Paul Jones and his crew of 140
On April 10, 1778, Commander John Paul Jones and his crew of 140 men aboard the USS Ranger set sail from the naval port at Brest, France, and head tow...

In a letter dated March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams writes to her
In a letter dated March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams writes to her husband, John Adams, urging him and the other members of the Continental Congress not to...

Interesting!! A committee of the New York Provincial Congress
Interesting!! A committee of the New York Provincial Congress instructs Major William Malcolm to dismantle the Sandy Hook lighthouse in the then-dispu...

On the evening of February 3, 1781, American General Nathanael
On the evening of February 3, 1781, American General Nathanael Greene and his troops successfully cross the Yadkin River to evade General Charles Corn...

On this day in 1781, Patriot commanders Lieutenant Colonel Light
On this day in 1781, Patriot commanders Lieutenant Colonel Light Horse Henry Lee and Brigadier General Francis Swamp Fox Marion of the South Carolina ...

On this day in 1775, Continental Army Brigadier General Richard
On this day in 1775, Continental Army Brigadier General Richard Montgomery takes Montreal, Canada, without opposition. Montgomerys victory owed its s...

After the judgment and loyalty of Silas Deane is called into
After the judgment and loyalty of Silas Deane is called into question, Congress appoints John Adams to succeed Deane as the commissioner to France on ...