While soldiers from our area were mostly members of the “Overmountain Men,” Deaderick, who was born in Virginia, actually served in the Continental Army with Gen. George Washington.

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress called for 10 companies of expert riflemen to be organized and sent to Boston to assist the militia facing the British. This was the birth of the U.S. Army.

Before there was a nation, there was the Army. The United States Army began on June 14, 1775, as the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one ...

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In the early months of the American Revolution, Daniel Morgan and his soldiers raced north to join the Continental Army during the so-called Beeline March ...

Historians in New York’s North Country are taking another look at the Revolutionary War’s 1775 Invasion of Quebec and also honoring a soldier who lost his life in the streets of Quebec City.

Just like our nation's founders took bold action to secure a better future, we can take a few deliberate steps to build financial freedom for ourselves and our families.

History hasn’t been too kind to third parties, independents or write-ins that seek to shake up the political scene, CNN’s Harry Enten writes. Here’s what the polls say about Musk’s plans.

This day in history: Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 11. Check what happened today in history here.

He was known as the leading expert in maritime affairs in the Continental Congress and placed his ships at the disposal of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.