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The Battle of Paoli On this day in history, September 20, 1777, the Battle of Paoli seals the fate of Philadelphia, allowing the British to take the city unopposed. British General…

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of Freeman's Farm is the first of the Battles of Saratoga which culminated in the surrender…

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of Freeman's Farm is the first of the Battles of Saratoga which culminated in the surrender…

John Langdon dies On this day in history, September 18, 1819, John Langdon dies. Langdon was a leader of the American Revolution from New Hampshire. He would be a member of…

US Constitution is adopted On this day in history, September 17, 1787, the US Constitution is adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The Constitution was made to replace the failed…

Samuel Adams is born On this day in history, September 16, 1722, Samuel Adams is born. He would be a pre-eminent leader of the Boston revolutionaries, sign the Declaration of Independence…

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British landing at Kip's Bay opens the way for the British capture of New York City…

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British landing at Kip's Bay opens the way for the British capture of New York City…

Mercy Otis Warren is born On this day in history, September 14, 1728, Mercy Otis Warren is born. Mercy would be an important writer during the Revolution and an adviser to…

Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born On this day in history, September 13, 1739, Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born. Pickens was one of the great military leaders of the South…