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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In this year of America's 250th anniversary, archaeologists and college students recently discovered artifacts dating back to the American Revolution — including one infamous 18th-century robbery.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The date marks the first battles of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The winning design was created by Eden Pethel, a middle school student and member of the Children of the American Revolution.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The date marks the first battles of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The winning design was created by Eden Pethel, a middle school student and member of the Children of the American Revolution.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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