On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia, calling for a boycott of British goods ...

The remains weren't discovered by police detectives, but by South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology ...

How the Thirteen Colonies Tried—and Failed—to Convince Canada to Side With Them During the American Revolution After peaceful attempts at alliance-building stalled, the Continental Army ...

November 15: Articles of Confederation adopted by Continental Congress but not yet ratified by states. December: Valley Forge, where Continental Army suffers severe privation.

In March 1776, the Continental Army emplaced the guns overlooking the city, which made the British position untenable, forcing their evacuation.

25 facts about the U.S. Army ahead of its 250th birthday Here are some things you may not know about the U.S. Army, which will be honored Saturday in Washington, D.C. with a military parade.