Our First Veterans - The American Revolution Institute
WEBNov 10, 2020 · The American Revolution Institute honors all our Revolutionary War veterans, including men (and women) of every race and background who fought for our independence. We are heirs to the American Revolution and the free society it created. That free society is the legacy of America’s first veterans.
America’s First Veterans - The American Revolution Institute
WEBAmerica’s First Veterans brings together paintings, artifacts, prints and documents to address the post-war experiences of the men who won the Revolutionary War—not the famous generals and leading officers whose names appear in histories of the war, but rather the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories are less often told. A ...
American Revolution Symbols
WEBIn this article, we’ve discussed some of the most popular symbols of the Revolutionary War, and explained what they meant, and how they were used. The Rattlesnake. In 1754, Benjamin Franklin published what’s considered to be America’s first political cartoon in the Pennsylvania Gazette.
Sons of the American Revolution - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sons of the American Revolution is currently raising funds to finish the center's development. The building houses original and copied art that commemorates important people and events of the Revolutionary War, as well as historical uniforms, flags, documents, and other colonial era pieces.
National Society Sons of the American Revolution – Since 1889
WEBThe Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.
The American Revolution - National Archives
WEBJul 22, 2019 · The National Archives holds records relating to military service during the Revolutionary War, including both Continental troops and state troops that served as Continental troops. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records.
Big Idea 7: Remembering the Veterans of the Revolutionary War
WEBLearn how we have remembered, celebrated, and honored the diverse range of veterans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
The Legacy of America's First Veterans
WEBThe Legacy of America’s First Veterans asks students to consider the experience of Revolutionary War veterans in the early nineteenth century, how ideas about veterans changed between 1815 and 1835, and how that change reflected and shaped the development of an increasingly democratic culture.
The True Story Behind the Original National Guard Minutemen Logo
WEBThe National Guard’s logo is known by service members as being the minutemen logo from the days of the Revolutionary War. But not many people know the story behind the logo and who it truly represents.
Honoring America's First Veterans - Citizen Archivists - Citizen ...
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Revolutionary War veteran Edward Elley was 95 years old when he recounted the story of his service in a sworn affidavit for his pension file. Spread out over several years, his service culminated at the Battle of Yorktown.