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National Sons of Liberty

William Ellery was slight in stature, but large in patriotism

William Ellery arrived three days before Christmas, December 22, 1727, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was the second son of William Ellery and...
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Samuel Adams was both a founding father and a liberating son

Of the various patriots whose efforts played a large part in the birthing of the United States, few names match the importance of Samuel Adams. He...
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Benjamin Rush was America’s most celebrated physician

The fourth of seven children, Benjamin Rush began his life on December 24, 1745 in Byberry, Pennsylvania. His father was a gunsmith and farmer who...
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Boston was one of six tea parties during 1773 and 1774

When the American Revolutionary War is the topic of discussion, one of the significant events people think of is the Boston Tea Party. Though an...
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Henry Knox was the father of America’s artillery

Labeled in history as the father of American army artillery, Henry Knox was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 25, 1750, the seventh of ten...
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Two short-lived flames help to ignite a revolution

  • Colonial Boston
  • April 19, 2012
Located at the intersection of Salem and Hull Stin inBoston, Massachusetts, is a special icon of American history built in 1723. Old North Church ...
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Two if by sea

Located at the intersection of Salem and Hull St in Boston, Massachusetts, is a special icon of American history built in 1723. Old North Church (a...
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