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The Real-Time Revolution blog is focused on the upcoming 250th anniversaries of the American Revolutionary War, also referred to as the “American War for Independence.”
Join us as we go on our adventure through America's 250th, as it should be told...
Join us as we go on our adventure through America's 250th, as it should be told...
At the time, Congress had not yet declared independence, focusing instead on defending colonial rights against British taxation and control.
June 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
At the time, Congress had not yet declared independence, focusing instead on defending colonial rights against British taxation and control.
On June 15th, John Adams successfully nominated Washington, who was unanimously elected Commander-in-Chief. Washington accepted the position, later insisting he had not sought it and vowed to serve without pay.
June 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On June 15th, John Adams successfully nominated Washington, who was unanimously elected Commander-in-Chief. Washington accepted the position, later insisting he had not sought it and vowed to serve without pay.
Soldiers were enlisted from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, marking the first organized military effort for the revolutionary cause. George Washington attended the congressional debates in a buff and blue uniform of his own design, subtly signaling his readiness for command.
June 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Soldiers were enlisted from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, marking the first organized military effort for the revolutionary cause. George Washington attended the congressional debates in a buff and blue uniform of his own design, subtly signaling his readiness for command.