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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War

In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare reference to the experimental smallpox inoculation that helped prevent outb

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Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.

George Washington was commanding the Continental Army and staying in Morristown when he wrote an optimistic letter on the prospects of winning the Revolutionary War despite a recent defeat. His words were vindicated four years later when Great Britain surrendered.

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George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day

A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, when the British took the war to Danbury,

Love letters through time: Words from history’s most iconic romances

From passionate declarations to quiet devotion, these letters from history's greatest lovers offer a glimpse into their deep ...

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Letter: Historical parallels

The situation in Weimar Germany changed rapidly in 1933 once Hitler had risen to power, appointed by President Hindenburg (not elected!). He made the police and paramilitary units into his ...

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Our Rich History: Letter to Lincoln tells the tale of Boone County, Civil War, and Tousey-Stevenson family

By Tracey Howerton Special to NKyTribune Have you ever written a letter to the President of the United States? Dr. Benjamin ...

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READER LETTER: What history will we lose?

Day, a day in history that changed Europe and around the world forever. The brave men who charged that beach in northern France will never be forgotten.

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