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Join us for 90 seconds or less as well celebrate the United States' semi-quincentennial and highlight some of the biggest moments in American history.

  1. 11/15/2025

    11.15.2025 - Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

    On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation in York, Pennsylvania, establishing America's first national framework of government during the Revolutionary War. This document created a loose alliance of sovereign states, empowering Congress to conduct war, diplomacy, and postal services while preserving state independence, serving as the young nation's governing charter until the Constitution's ratification in 1789.

  2. 11/15/2025

    11.14.2025 - Benjamin Franklin Joins the Rebellion

    On November 14, 1776, a London newspaper reported that Benjamin Franklin had aligned himself with the American revolutionaries, confirming his commitment to the cause of independence. This announcement highlighted Franklin's shift from colonial diplomat to key Patriot figure, paving the way for his crucial diplomatic mission to France to secure alliances and support for the Revolution.

  3. 11/13/2025

    11.13.2025 - Capture of Montreal

    On November 13, 1775, American forces under General Richard Montgomery captured Montreal during the Revolutionary War's ill-fated invasion of Canada. This bloodless victory marked a high point in the two-pronged attack aimed at securing northern frontiers and gaining Canadian support, though the campaign ultimately faltered at Quebec.

  4. 11/12/2025

    11.12.2025 - Hog Island Channel Skirmish

    On November 12, 1775, Patriot naval forces under Capt. Simon Tufts aboard the USS Defense engaged British ships HMS Tamar and HMS Cherokee in Hog Island Channel, South Carolina, successfully sinking hulks to block British access to Charleston Harbor despite intense enemy fire. This early Revolutionary War naval action showcased colonial ingenuity and determination in defending key southern ports.

  5. 11/11/2025

    11.11.2025 - Cherry Valley Massacre

    On November 11, 1778, a force of British-allied Iroquois warriors, Loyalist rangers, and British soldiers launched a devastating raid on the frontier settlement of Cherry Valley, New York, killing over 30 settlers and soldiers in one of the Revolutionary War's most notorious acts of frontier warfare. This event underscored the brutal alliances and civilian toll in the conflict's western theaters.

  6. 11/10/2025

    11.10.2025 - Founding of US Marine Corps

    On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of Marines in Philadelphia, creating the Continental Marines—precursor to the U.S. Marine Corps. Under Captain Samuel Nicholas, they conducted amphibious operations, including the first Marine landing in the Bahamas in 1776, embodying the revolutionary spirit of adaptability and bravery in the fight for independence.

  7. 11/06/2025

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  8. 11/04/2025

    11.04.2025 - Encounter at John's Ferry

    On November 4, 1782, Patriot forces under Capt. Felix Warley clashed with Loyalists at John's Ferry on John's Island, South Carolina, in one of the final skirmishes of the Revolutionary War. This engagement demonstrated the unyielding resolve of Southern militiamen in the war's closing months, contributing to the pressure that led to British evacuation and the path to peace. For more info on America's great history, visit us online at: https://www.caf.us

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