All posts tagged "henry knox"
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3.2KMassachusettsHow George Washington Recruited a Whole New Army Under British Noses
George Washington had a problem he believed no one had ever encountered before. On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army would disappear...
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3.9KConnecticutBenedict Arnold’s Treason Unmasked to Washington—in Arnold’s Own House
George Washington learned about Benedict Arnold’s treason while staying at Benedict Arnold’s house near West Point. He wondered why Arnold, his best...
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7.1KMassachusettsThe Boston Massacre: John Adams Saves a Soldier’s Life
On March 5, 1770, Matthew Kilroy shot Samuel Gray to death during the Boston Massacre. Kilroy had fought with Gray earlier, and...
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10.5KBusiness and LaborSix New England Places To Learn About Irish History
Outside of Ireland, New England may be one of the best places to explore Irish history. After all, many people of Irish...
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10.5K3MassachusettsThe Bombshell That Tested 2 Friends: Henry Knox and Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox and Alexander Hamilton formed a close, lifetime friendship during the American Revolution. But during the Siege of Yorktown, Alexander Hamilton...
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10.2K2Arts and LeisureSix Historic Buildings With a Clerestory
The clerestory window makes a lot of sense in New England because of the short, short days during the long, long winter....
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