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The 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War

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The 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War

History Slueth Sue Polidura joins The Morning Update to discuss the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War events on December 14 and 15, 1774, which many consider the first arm insulation against the British crown. A celebration will be held at Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth on December 14 and 15, 2024.

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