Making of America
After two significant victories over the British in Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey, General George Washington marches north to...
Making of America
American traitor and British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold enjoys his greatest success as a British commander on this day in 1781....
Making of America
On this day in 1796, the House of Representatives accepts the Colors, or flag, of the French Revolutionary Republic, proclaiming it the...
Making of America
In a stroke of strategic genius, General George Washington manages to evade conflict with General Charles Cornwallis, who had been...
Making of America
The Continental Congress publishes the “Tory Act” resolution on this day in 1776, which describes how colonies should handle those...
Making of America
On this day in 1781, 1,500 soldiers from the Pennsylvania Line–all 11 regiments under General Anthony Wayne’s command–insist that their...
Making of America
On this day in 1775, Patriot forces under Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery attempt to capture the city of Quebec...
