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This Week in American History: How to Say Goodbye to a King

Our weekly history missive comes to an end 250 years to the week that a statue of King George III met its end in New York City.

July 8, 2026

This Week in American History: New York’s Underdogs Prepare to Fight

On June 29, 1776, the British sailed into New York Bay bent on revenge for their defeat in Boston.

June 24, 2026

This Week in American History: The Other Manhattan Project

Two hundred fifty years ago this week, George Washington and his Continental Army set off for fortified New York City and prepared to repel a British…

April 8, 2026

This Week in American History: The Fortress Washington Built Overnight

On this night 250 years ago, George Washington and his men ingeniously surprised the British in Boston—and paved the way for their first great victory…

March 4, 2026

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