At the time of the American Revolution, smallpox posed one of the most significant health threats to the citizens of the 13 colonies. The highly communicable virus had already become common in the ...
It was June of 1775 and the British army was in control of Boston. George Washington had only recently become the commander of the colonial army and, while he had not fought at Bunker Hill, he arrived ...
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On This Day: Washington is requested to speak before Congress
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions ...
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During the Revolutionary War, more American soldiers died from disease than from musket shot. One out of every three soldiers infected with smallpox died. In the cramped conditions of military ...
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...
Before digging out all of our red, white and blue clothing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer, my wife and I watched Ken Burns’ (excellent) documentary, “The American Revolution.” In ...
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