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The correspondence between John Adams and his wife Abigail is a treasure trove of information detailing the early days of the Revolution. (photo public domain)
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On This Day: John Adams: Inhabitants splitting into ‘staunch Americans,’ ‘staunch Britons,’ and ‘half Way Men’

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New York Harbor, a bustling port (photo courtesy of Mount Vernon)
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On This Day: George Washington has a problem: New Yorkers are trading with the enemy

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A horse-drawn carriage travels the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Take ‘A Road Trip Through U.S. History’ with Pulitzer author Beverly Gage

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Jim Whittaker, 1929–2026. (Courtesy of jimwhittaker.com)
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Jim Whittaker, 1929–2026

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This Mount Vernon produced map shows the region around New York City that became the focal point of the American Revolution during the summer and fall of 1776.
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On This Day: Tensions are high as British invasion is imminent in New York

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Britain's King Charles III reacts during an exhibition celebrating sustainable British innovation as he opens London Fashion Week 2026, at 180 Studios, central London, Thursday Feb. 19, 2026.
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King’s state visit won’t revive special relationship

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Student taking exam
Education

To fight civic ignorance, don’t just teach students. Test them

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Sketch of Washington and his horse Charger as the general marches from Cambridge to New York (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon.)
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On This Day: The Continental Army gathers large crowds in their march towards New York

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Gen. George Washington's aide-de-camp, William Palfrey, offers a glimpse into Washington's travels from Cambridge to New London, Connecticut via a perfectly preserved expense account that includes recorded payments for ferries and baggage handling, along with other associated costs of a journey from Cambridge to New York. (Photo courtesy Mount Vernon)
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On This Day: Washington’s preserved expense account in travels from Cambridge to New London offers insights

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Continental Commodore Esek Hopkins has arrived in New London Harbor with his fleet and captured prizes. He urges Washington to send him 200 seamen to help man his ships. (public domain.)
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On This Day: Urgent request for seamen for the Continental Army is sent out as Washington nears New York

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