Colonial & Revolution (1600s–1789)

Colonies, revolution, founding documents, and early national debates.

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washingtonpost.com > history > 06/13/2025 > cornwallis-sword-washington-revolutionary-war

The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...


boston.com > news > history > 08/16/2026 > ben-franklin-chose-america-son-william-chose-the-crown-this-civil-war-is-a-microcosm-of-revolution

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution.

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (944+ words) By DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press William Franklin was buried at the graveyard of St. Pancras Old Church following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America because of his service to the country his…...


washingtonpost.com > world > 08/16/2026 > willliam-franklin-ben-american-revolution > 2f299262-9967-11f1-9cc4-2dc9b46e2d5c_story.html

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (84+ words) The Washington Post Benjamin Franklin’s son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America LONDON — In central London, near where tourists and business travelers board Eurostar trains to…...