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U.s. History: Articles of Confederation
During the Revolutionary War, it was necessary to put together some sort of central government, primarily to raise and pay an army. Read about the rules finally passed by Congress in 1777, called the Articles of Confederation. See what...
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U.s. History: The French Alliance
The surrender of General Burgoynne at Saratoga gave the French the assurance that the Continental Army had a fighting chance to beat the British. Read about early French help and the formal agreements signed between France and America.
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Gen. Henry Dearborn, m.d.
A General in the War of 1812 on the American side, he fought under the General William Hull. This web page looks at his career as the United States Army medical doctor, as well as his pre and post war accomplishments.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Fort Douglas
This US Army post was established in the 1860s to uphold United States authority in the Mormon territories, and to protect overland transportation and communication lines.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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War in Papu, New Guinea
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in New Guinea during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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Cw Abrams Photo
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr.
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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General Abrams Time Magazine Cover
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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Creighton Abrams Time Magazine Cover Photo
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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Gravesite of General Abrams
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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Gravesite of General Abrams
A general in the US Army, he supervised the closing stages of the Vietnam War. Williams instituted the program of "Vietnamization," which was designed to turn the running of the war over to the South Vietnamese.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Lieutenant General Winifred Scott
Lieutenant General Winifred Scott, a long-serving US Army officer who ran unsuccessfully for president against Franklin Pierce.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Combat Vehicle
This photo shows a US Army Tactical Combat Vehicle. The Combat Vehicle is heavily armored, has huge wheels and is equipped with weapons.
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U.s. History: First Blood and Its Aftermath
Read about the first battle of the Civil War, the First Battle of Bull Run. Civilians were so enthralled with the prospect of watching a real battle, they traveled in droves south from Washington,D.C. Find out about the battle, how it...
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U.s. History: Revolutionary Limits: Native Americans
A good description of the actions and fate of the Native Americans who allied with the British to fight against the Americans. Find out that while the Native Americans had treaties with the British, they were not represented at the talks...
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U.s. History: The War Experience: Soldiers, Officers, and Civiliams
It's a miracle American won the American Revolution. Read about the difficulty in raising and maintaining a professional fighting force. Also find out about the antagonism between the soldiers and civilians. Congress seemed unwilling to...
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U.s. History: Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was the die cast into the river of Revolution. Read about the decisions made and the actions taken in preparation for declaring independence.
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Khan Academy: Anticommunism in the 1950s
Looks at the paranoia of the 1950s when Americans lived in fear of communism. The House Committee on Un-American Activities created blacklists of people working in Hollywood, McCarthyism flourished, and the Rosenberg couple were tried...