On November 25, 1783, the British Army evacuated NYC permitting George Washington a triumphant return and finally closing out the Revolutionary War.
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The 1776 Burning of New York City
On September 20, 1776, less than three months after the Declaration of Independence was signed, a fire broke out in New York City.
John Broome Guides New York City's Post-War Economy
John Broome was Chairman of New York City’s Chamber of Commerce for a decade after the Revolutionary War ended.
John Holt Evacuates with the Patriot's Propaganda Machine
John Holt printed most of the New York Sons of Liberty literature during the Revolutionary War.
Sensible But Not Very Polite - John Morin Scott's New York City
John Morin Scott was Secretary of State for New York City throughout the Revolution.
The Manhattan Well Murder - People v. Levi Weeks
The People v. Levi Weeks was the first documented murder trial in American History.
Federalist #5 - John Jay - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #5 John Jay discusses how the Constitution will keep the States from treating each other like foreign nations.
Philip Livingston Attends The Albany Congress
Philip Livingston had a long career organizing New York before he signed the Declaration of Independence.
Washington Irving Plays A Trick On New York
Washington Irving had a gigantic impact on creating American Folk Lore and gave us stories like Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow.
Use Your Words - Noah Webster's Dictionary
Noah Webster wrote the first (and most famous) American Dictionary.