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General William Moultrie is born On this day in history, November 23, 1730, Governor and General William Moultrie is born. Moultrie was a celebrated general of the American Revolution, primarily for…

Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies On this day in history, November 22, 1783, Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies. Hanson was the descendant of an indentured servant from England who…

Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve On this day in history, November 21, 1775, the Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve, asking him to help with the building of a new…

Ben Franklin publishes Articles of Belief and Acts of Religion On this day in history, November 20, 1728, a 21 year old Ben Franklin published "Articles of Belief and Acts of…

Jay's Treaty is signed On this day in history, November 19, 1794, Jay's Treaty is signed to bring to an end several years of conflict between Great Britain and the United…

General Philip Schuyler dies On this day in history, November 18, 1804, General Philip Schuyler dies. Philip Schuyler was a wealthy planter from Albany, New York who owned tens of thousands…

Americans lose the Battle of Fort Washington On this day in history, November 16, 1776, the Americans lose the Battle of Fort Washington. Fort Washington sat on the highest point of…

Henry Knox begins the Knox Expedition On this day in history, November 17, 1775, Henry Knox begins the "Knox Expedition," leaving Boston for Fort Ticonderoga at the direction of George Washington…

Articles of Confederation are approved On This Day in history, November 15, 1777, the Articles of Confederation are approved by the Continental Congress for distribution to the states. All 13 states…

Mercy Otis and James Warren are married On this day in history, November 14, 1754, Mercy Otis and James Warren are married. Both of them were direct descendants of pilgrims who…