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The Newburgh Conspiracy of 1783

March 6, 2017shotglassofhistory@gmail.com Leave a Comment

“I have ever considered that the United States are indebted for their republican form of government solely to the firm and determined republicanism of George Washington at this time.” – David Cobb, member of Washington’s staff On a chilly… Continue Reading →

Rethinking the American Revolution

July 10, 2015shotglassofhistory@gmail.com 11 Comments

The legitimacy of the American War for Independence has been the subject of an ongoing debate ever since the first shots were fired on the Lexington green in 1775, and every year, as July 4th rolls upon us, it is no different. Social… Continue Reading →