The American Revolutionary War began with the Battle of Lexington in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775, and involved Britain and her American Colonies. The war officially ended September 3, 1783, and the nation of the United States of America was born. What led up to the revolution? How was it fought? What other countries were […]
American History
The Wars of Our Veterans
In the USA, Veterans Day is celebrated every November 11th and is to honor those who have served their country. This applies to all veterans, living or dead, whether they served in wartime or peacetime. If you’d like to read more about the wars our veterans might have served during, please visit our Military History […]
Today in History: Neil Armstrong Makes Giant Leap for Mankind
That’s one small step for a man — one giant leap for mankind. — Neil Armstrong, First Man to Set Foot on the Moon July 20, 1969: American Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. Were you watching the event on television that day, as so many around the […]
George Washington at Valley Forge
George Washington encamps army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Mayflower Docks at Plymouth Colony
On December 18, 1620, the famous Mayflower docks at what would become modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts. The success in the establishment of Plymouth Colony has been remembered in the United States through the Thanksgiving holiday tradition of feasts of celebration shared with family and friends. The Mayflower‘s crew took the ship back to England on April […]
Today in History: The War of 1812 Begins
This day (June 18) in 1812 marks the beginning of the War of 1812 after the U.S., under the presidency of James Madison, declared war on Great Britain. There were three major reasons for this declaration: Britain’s economic blockade of France, the capturing of American seaman and forcing them to serve in the British Royal […]