revolutionary war

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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

A New Jersey estate built in 1771 for a Revolutionary War general is on the market for $3.995 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Deane, despite his lack of training, managed to set up the most spectacular sabotage operation of the Revolutionary War.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen