George Washington's return of power set the country on a unique path, one that rejected monarchs in favor of civilian rule ...

The then-British fortress was famously captured by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold in May 1775, marking a pivotal moment in the early stages of the Revolutionary War.

British troops still threatened New York City, and the Continental Army remained on duty, waiting for pay. The soldiers sought a lump cash payment to be distributed when they left the Army.

Massachusetts doctor Joseph Warren was a prominent patriot during the American Revolution, a stirring orator who managed a busy medical practice as well as a spy network. Warren dispatched Paul Revere ...