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The Boston Tea Party
now, The Boston Tea Party was a political and mercantile protest, that took place on December 16, 1773, and was entirely organized by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first major military campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. They resulted in an American victory and led to widespread militia support for the anti-British cause. These battles took place on April 19, 1775, in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, encompassing the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. -
The Declaration of Independence was signed
The Lee Resolution's section about independence wasn't adopted until July 2. On June 10, Congress appointed a committee of five to draft a statement of independence for the colonies. The committee comprised Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman, with Jefferson being tasked with the actual writing. -
George Washington's death
On December 14th, 1799, George Washington passed away at Mount Vernon due to a throat infection. Four days later, he was laid to rest in the family vault at Mount Vernon. -
The battle of Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown, took place from September 28 to October 19, 1781, in Yorktown, Virginia. It was a decisive victory by the combined American and French forces over the British Army. -
The Constitution was Ratified!
The United States Constitution, crafted in 1787, officially ratified in 1788, and in continuous operation since 1789, stands as the world's lengthiest enduring written charter of government. Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world's longest-surviving written charter of government. -
President George Washington's First Inaugural Speech
On April 16, 1789, two days after receiving official notification of his election, George Washington left his home on the Potomac for New York. Accompanied by Charles Thompson, his official escort, and Col. David Humphreys, his aide, he traveled through Alexandria, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, Princeton, New Brunswick, and Bridgetown (now Rahway, NJ). -
Marbury versus Madison
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803), was a significant ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that introduced the concept of judicial review. This means that American courts have the authority to invalidate laws and statutes that are deemed to violate the United States Constitution.