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The Treaty of Paris brings the American Revolution to a close On this day in history, January 14, 1784, the Treaty of Paris brings the American Revolution to a formal close.…

The Newburgh Conspiracy brings its demands to Philadelphia On this day in history, January 13, 1783, the Newburgh Conspiracy brings its demands to Philadelphia. In late 1782, negotiators in France were…

General Hugh Mercer dies On this day in history, January 12, 1777, General Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received at the Battle of Princeton. General Mercer was born in Scotland in…

Alexander Hamilton is born On this day in history, January 11, 1755, Alexander Hamilton is born in the British West Indies. Hamilton was orphaned as a young boy and later attended…

John Paul Jones takes command of the Bonhomme Richard On this day in history, January 10, 1779, John Paul Jones takes command of the Bonhomme Richard. John Paul Jones was born…

James Armistead, America's slave spy gets his freedom On this day in history, January 9, 1787, James Armistead, America's slave spy gets his freedom from the Virginia legislature. Armistead was born…

General John Burgoyne's play The Blockade of Boston is interrupted On this day in history, January 8, 1776, General John Burgoyne's play The Blockade of Boston is interrupted when colonists attack…

The first Electoral College is chosen On this day in history, January 7, 1789, the first Electoral College is chosen. They would cast their votes for President on February 4 and…

John Gray, last living veteran of the American Revolution, is born On this day in history, January 6, 1764, John Gray, the last living veteran of the Revolution is born. Gray…

Benedict Arnold captures and destroys Richmond, Virginia On this day in history, January 5, 1781, Benedict Arnold captures and burns Richmond, Virginia. Arnold began the Revolution with several distinguished victories on…