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See the Colorful Flags That the Patriots Unfurled as They Fought in the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a new exhibition has gathered together 17 historic flags that ...
Museums Tell Stories of American Independence
Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a ...
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‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’: Spartanburg Revolutionary War flag acquired by library
A significant piece of local and American history – one no one knew existed for over 200 years – will soon return home to ...
Philadelphia Tribune5d
The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia
Saturday, April 19 was the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard round the world,” or the opening gunfire that started the battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts in 1775 that marked ...
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GBH Hosts Previews of Ken Burns and Sara Botstein’s The American Revolution
Kicking off a year of programs and events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, GBH hosted several local community events, highlighted by a ...
Washington Examiner4d
Camping World CEO announces closure of NC store after battle over huge American flags
The CEO of Camping World announced the closure of a North Carolina location following a battle with local lawmakers regarding huge American flags flying at stores in The Tarheel State. Camping ...
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Camping World closes location amid controversy over huge American flag instead of taking it down
The controversy stems from giant American flags at the businesses that are larger than what the city code allows. But Lemonis has been adamant about not taking them down, despite thousands of ...