Tag: american_revolution
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Library of Congress Launches Volunteer Project for U.S. 250th Anniversary
The Library of Congress is hosting a webinar on June 4 to launch "The American Revolution in Context." This volunteer transcription project invites the public to help digitize 18th-century documents, enhancing access to history for the U.S. 250th birthday.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressAmerican RevolutionVolunteerTranscriptionWebinarHistoryDigital CollectionsU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Highlights Jewish Contributions to American Revolution
The Library of Congress reveals how Jewish communities, especially from Sint Eustatius, provided crucial support to American revolutionaries, including the "first salute" and vital supplies, shaping the new nation's history.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Jewish American Heritage MonthAmerican RevolutionSint EustatiusLibrary of CongressColonial HistoryLaura Arnold LeibmanGeorge WashingtonU.S. Library of Congress
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Revolutionary Surgeon John Warren's Dual Legacy: Nation and Harvard Med
Grief-stricken and battle-tested, John Warren was instrumental in the birth of the United States and the establishment of Harvard Medical School, leaving a profound dual legacy.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues John WarrenHarvard Medical SchoolAmerican RevolutionHistoryMedicine
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France and U.S. Forge Alliance in 1778
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 GovernmentWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEuropeTrade Treaty of AllianceTreaty of Amity and CommerceAmerican RevolutionFranceBenjamin FranklinMarquis de LafayetteU.S. Library of Congress
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Ken Burns Discusses American Revolution with New Jersey Students
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 GovernmentEducationMediaHistoryState Governments Ken BurnsAmerican RevolutionNew JerseyConstitution DayPBSRevolutionNJOffice of New Jersey Governor