revolutionary war

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To halt its spread, Gen. Washington—who survived smallpox when he was 19—had all his soldiers inoculated, which helped sustain the force for the rest of the Revolutionary War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

That hasn’t stopped Americans from pushing back against the certainty of taxes—death is another matter—since the cry of “no taxation without representation” helped spark the Revolutionary War.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The final season focuses on Claire and Jamie’s struggles during the Revolutionary War, with the war having followed them home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

In her remarks, Machado described the story of military general who fought in America's Revolutionary War who had given a medal to Simon Bolivar, one of the founding father's of modern Venezuela.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Mr. Lemoncello wore a bright red and blue Revolutionary War outfit with a ruffled collar and a cape.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein