the American Revolution
noun
: the war of 1775–83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America
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Belief in the American Revolution’s transcendent importance persists.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noah Wyle will present a tribute to militiamen and citizen soldiers of the American Revolution.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Many of the soldiers fighting in the American Revolution were immigrants themselves.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noah Wyle will present a tribute to militiamen and citizen soldiers of the American Revolution.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Many of the soldiers fighting in the American Revolution were immigrants themselves.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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