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America 250 | New York City and its often forgotten role in the American Revolution

New York City is typically not lauded as a revolutionary site as much as cities like Boston or Philadelphia. During the war, however, it was of the utmost importance to both revolutionaries and the British.

America 250 | New York City and its often forgotten role in the American Revolution

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New York City is typically not lauded as a revolutionary site as much as cities like Boston or Philadelphia.

During the war, however, it was of the utmost importance to both revolutionaries and the British.

New York was positioned halfway between the northern and southern colonies, making it a vital location in the war,… Read More

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New York City is typically not lauded as a revolutionary site as much as cities like Boston or Philadelphia. During the war, however, it was of the utmost importance to both revolutionaries and the British. New York was positioned halfway between the northern and southern colonies, making it a vital location in the war,… Read More

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