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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Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
During the American Revolution—and before the United States standardized its familiar stars and stripes—the patriots carried hundreds of different flags.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
With its collection of more than nine million objects, the Virginia museum — itself nearly 200 years old — seems well positioned to tackle the American Revolution, with all its repercussions, achievements and contradictions.
—John Hanc, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
From May through November, Amtrak’s Trails & Rails Program ensures National Park Service volunteer guides join the ride between NYC and Albany to offer insight about the Native Americans from the area, nearby battles of the American Revolution, and the history of the Adirondack Mountains.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
During the American Revolution—and before the United States standardized its familiar stars and stripes—the patriots carried hundreds of different flags.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
With its collection of more than nine million objects, the Virginia museum — itself nearly 200 years old — seems well positioned to tackle the American Revolution, with all its repercussions, achievements and contradictions.
—John Hanc, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
From May through November, Amtrak’s Trails & Rails Program ensures National Park Service volunteer guides join the ride between NYC and Albany to offer insight about the Native Americans from the area, nearby battles of the American Revolution, and the history of the Adirondack Mountains.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
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“The American Revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20Revolution. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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