War of Independence
Americannoun
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Here, these writings are used to tell the story of America’s founding, from the years before, during and after the War of Independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
He did so conspicuously at the end of the War of Independence, then again after eight years as president.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026
He wrote a 12-book series around the character, a British soldier who returns to Cornwall from the American War of Independence and rebuilds his tattered estate, reopens his father's derelict mine and finds love.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Why call it a Second War of Independence?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023
“Imagine having to learn a completely different version of history from your childhood. Here, it’s not the American War of Independence, but the Revolutionary War,” replies Elizabeth’s mom, biting into her scone.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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