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United States of America
250 Years
1776-2026
The Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776.
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United States of America
250 Years
1776-2026
The Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776.
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Thanksgiving
Since the settlement of the colonies, Americans were familiar with setting aside days of thanksgiving?
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November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Let us proclaim George Washington as the Father of Thanksgiving!
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Nov. 26, 1775: In a report to London, Gen. William Howe recommends that the British Army winter in Boston since he doesn’t fear an American attack. To effect a proper evacuation will require far more vessels, both military and civilian, than are now stationed off North America, he writes. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A fun website produced by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
MA250 - A History of Possibility
Massachusetts is a state of firsts. The first shot of the American Revolution.
The first public school, park, and library. The first state constitution. We’ve always been at the forefront of America ...
massachusetts250.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A fun website produced by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
massachusetts250.org
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
This Day in Labor History: November 22, 1909. Approximately 20,000 garment workers in New York City went on strike against the horrendous conditions of their sweatshops. This strike, known as the Uprising of the 20,000, was the largest strike led by women in American history to that time!!!
November 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - November 20, 1776 - British victory - Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee in New Jersey, removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
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www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
Fort Lee
Gen. William Howe ordered Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis to capture Fort Lee removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. On...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - November 20, 1776 - British victory - Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee in New Jersey, removing the Continental Army’s defenses along the Lower Hudson River. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
Are you watching? This is a beautiful and challenging narrative of our origin story with stunning and evocative imagery.
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States. Stream the full documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.
www.pbs.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Are you watching? This is a beautiful and challenging narrative of our origin story with stunning and evocative imagery.
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
Nov. 18, 1775: Lord George Germain, Britain's new colonies secretary, writes to Gen. William Howe in Boston that if all goes well with the recruitment of mercenaries, 20,000 soldiers will head to America for the spring campaign. Five regiments will be in the Carolinas by the end of this month.
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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🇺🇸 SEMPER FI 🪖
Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps through stamps that tell a story of bravery and legacy.
📖 Book Pairing: The United States Marines: A History — Edwin Howard Simmons
Every stamp tells a story of valor and honor — a legacy forever stamped in time.
Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps through stamps that tell a story of bravery and legacy.
📖 Book Pairing: The United States Marines: A History — Edwin Howard Simmons
Every stamp tells a story of valor and honor — a legacy forever stamped in time.
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🇺🇸 SEMPER FI 🪖
Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps through stamps that tell a story of bravery and legacy.
📖 Book Pairing: The United States Marines: A History — Edwin Howard Simmons
Every stamp tells a story of valor and honor — a legacy forever stamped in time.
Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps through stamps that tell a story of bravery and legacy.
📖 Book Pairing: The United States Marines: A History — Edwin Howard Simmons
Every stamp tells a story of valor and honor — a legacy forever stamped in time.
This day in the Revolutionary War - The Americans captured Montreal on November 13, 1775. This was part of an effort to rally French-Canadian support against the British which ultimately failed at the Battle of Quebec on December 31. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
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www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
Quebec
The Battle of Quebec occurred as part of a failed American attempt to invade Canada and rally French-Canadian support for the Patriot movement against the...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - The Americans captured Montreal on November 13, 1775. This was part of an effort to rally French-Canadian support against the British which ultimately failed at the Battle of Quebec on December 31. #USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
Today we honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. Here's the timeline on the history of Veterans Day from the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. department.va.gov/veterans-day...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
History of Veterans Day
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today we honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. Here's the timeline on the history of Veterans Day from the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. department.va.gov/veterans-day...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
10 NOVEMBER 1775, PHILADELPHIA: The Continental Congress orders the raising of “two Battalions of marines … to be distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines”: the birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History....
From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli — and all the way back to where it began at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in 1775 — today we celebrate 250 years of the United States Marine Corps.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History....
The Falmouth, Massachusetts of 1775 is now Portland, Maine. The town was attacked on October 18, 1775.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
#AmericanHistory #USA250
8 NOVEMBER 1775, BOSTON: Admiral Graves makes his official report to the Admiralty on the destruction of Falmouth, Massachusetts. The burning of the seaport by the Royal Navy has produced outrage across the Thirteen Colonies, but Graves is proud of it:
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Falmouth, Massachusetts of 1775 is now Portland, Maine. The town was attacked on October 18, 1775.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
#AmericanHistory #USA250
This day in the Revolutionary War - George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, bans celebrations of Guy Fawkes Day (also known as Guy Fawkes Night). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Faw...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Nov. 5, 1775: George Washington issues an order banning celebrations of Guy Fawkes Day and "that ridiculous and childish custom of burning the Effigy of the pope." This only harms "the friendship and alliance of the people of Canada, whom we ought to consider as Brethren embarked in the same Cause."
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, bans celebrations of Guy Fawkes Day (also known as Guy Fawkes Night). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Faw...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Nov. 1, 1775: The Continental Congress resolves to ban the export of produce and livestock, except horses, unless the proceeds are used to buy arms or other military supplies. Southern colonies are asked to ban the export of rice entirely. 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Now available on pre-order: "Declaring Independence
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Declaring Independence
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the history of our founding a political battleground, this study of the ideas and battlefield sacrifices of 1776 by a Pulitzer Prize–winni...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Now available on pre-order: "Declaring Independence
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
Why 1776 Matters," by Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar Edward L. Larson - Author event at Concord Museum (& virtual) on Nov. 12: concordmuseum.org/event/declar...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
This day in the Revolutionary War - On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains.
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
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#USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
White Plains
On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains. In...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This day in the Revolutionary War - On October 28, 1776, George Washington’s Patriot army was attacked by British forces under the command of William Howe at the Battle of White Plains.
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
#USA250 #AmericanHistory
www.battlefields.org/learn/revolu...
Oct. 27, 1925: In commemoration of Navy Day, the branch's founding father John Paul Jones is honored by sailors and Marines with a ceremony at his monument at Potomac Park in Washington.
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today in #AmericanHistory - Erie Canal Bicentennial - The original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway in North America. It opened for business on October 26, 1825. #USA250
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eriecanalway.org
Erie Canal - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today in #AmericanHistory - Erie Canal Bicentennial - The original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway in North America. It opened for business on October 26, 1825. #USA250
eriecanalway.org
eriecanalway.org
Oct. 24, 1775: “These Americans are a hundred times better soldiers and politicians than the English,” writes the Count of Guines, the French ambassador in London, to Foreign Minister Vergennes. He adds that Congress, “neither divided nor corrupted,” is superior to the British Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is a great account to follow - both informative and fun. #AmericanHistory and more!
Oct. 24, 1925: Rags, a dog mascot of the Army’s 1st Division, is honored along with the human veterans at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, as the “Big Red One” celebrates the eighth anniversary of when it fired the first American shot of WWI.
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is a great account to follow - both informative and fun. #AmericanHistory and more!
U.S. Postal Service stamps commemorating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
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Marine Corps:
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Army:
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Navy:
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Marine Corps:
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Army:
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U.S. Navy 250th Stamps | USPS.com
With the U.S. Navy 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and honors its service to the nation.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
U.S. Postal Service stamps commemorating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army.
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Marine Corps:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Army:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
#AmericanHistory #USA250
Navy:
store.usps.com/store/produc...
Marine Corps:
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Army:
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#OnThisDay, 19 Oct 1944, President Roosevelt announces Black women can join WAVES: the US Navy's women's service.
Lt Harriet Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills become the first Black women officers within weeks.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WorldWar2 #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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Lt Harriet Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills become the first Black women officers within weeks.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WorldWar2 #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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October 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#OnThisDay, 19 Oct 1944, President Roosevelt announces Black women can join WAVES: the US Navy's women's service.
Lt Harriet Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills become the first Black women officers within weeks.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WorldWar2 #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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Lt Harriet Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills become the first Black women officers within weeks.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WorldWar2 #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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Our White House being turned into an exclusive club to funnel bribes to the President of the United States. This is a travesty. #AmericanHistory #USA250
Chris Murphy: "There's a lot of history that has taken place in the East Wing & it was just destroyed without any conversation in the public, without any consent of Congress. It's absolutely illegal. That visual is powerful b/c you're watching destruction of the rule of law as those walls come down"
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Our White House being turned into an exclusive club to funnel bribes to the President of the United States. This is a travesty. #AmericanHistory #USA250