Tag: american_revolution

France and U.S. Forge Alliance in 1778

6 Feb 2026 8:04 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On February 6, 1778, France and the United States signed pivotal treaties, establishing a commercial and military alliance that recognized American independence and united them against Great Britain.

Politics and Government World Military Federal Government General Politics Europe Trade Treaty of Alliance Treaty of Amity and Commerce American Revolution France Benjamin Franklin Marquis de Lafayette U.S. Library of Congress
Ken Burns Discusses American Revolution with New Jersey Students

17 Sep 2025 6:30 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

Filmmaker Ken Burns joined over 1,000 New Jersey students on Constitution Day to discuss the American Revolution and promote his upcoming PBS film and educational resources.

Politics and Government Education Media History State Governments Ken Burns American Revolution New Jersey Constitution Day PBS RevolutionNJ Office of New Jersey Governor