American Revolution
Americannoun
noun
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Darren Aronofsky's studio used AI to recreate the American Revolution in a series of short films, and Steven Soderbergh has used it to create visual scenes in a new documentary about John Lennon.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
This spring and summer, the National Archives is mounting a special exhibition here about the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who played a key role in the American Revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Tadeusz Kościuszko, who played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, is the subject of an involving film on Viaplay that follows him after he returned to his home country to fight the Russians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Donald Trump is very pleased with himself for being president during the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
As Adams saw it, he had been prepared, by both experience and training, to perform a central role in the unfolding drama of winning and securing the American Revolution.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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