Evacuation Day: Washington Reclaims New York, 1783
On November 25, 1783, the last British troops sailed out of New York and George Washington marched in — the final act of the American Revolution.
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The Night France Tore Up a Thousand Years of Privilege
On the night of August 4, 1789, France's National Assembly voted to abolish feudalism — ending centuries of noble privilege in a single electrifying session.
December 7, 1787: Delaware Becomes the First State
On December 7, 1787, Delaware's convention voted 30-0 to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it the first state in the Union.
57 to 47: The Vote That Made the Constitution the Law of the Land
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire voted 57 to 47 to ratify the Constitution, becoming the ninth state and making the document the law of the land.
The General Who Walked Away From Power
On December 4, 1783, George Washington summoned his officers to Fraunces Tavern in New York, raised a glass in farewell, and chose civilian life over military power.