Lars D. H. Hedbor
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Leading novelist of the American Revolution, loving husband & father, accomplished at doing many things adequately.
7 Dec 1787
Shay's Rebellion demands published, spurring reconsideration of Articles of Confederation.
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Shay's Rebellion demands published, spurring reconsideration of Articles of Confederation.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
7 Dec 1787
Shay's Rebellion demands published, spurring reconsideration of Articles of Confederation.
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Shay's Rebellion demands published, spurring reconsideration of Articles of Confederation.
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7 Dec 1775
Dr. Benjamin Gale writes to Silas Deane in Congress of progress on submarine invented by David Bushnell.
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Dr. Benjamin Gale writes to Silas Deane in Congress of progress on submarine invented by David Bushnell.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
7 Dec 1775
Dr. Benjamin Gale writes to Silas Deane in Congress of progress on submarine invented by David Bushnell.
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Dr. Benjamin Gale writes to Silas Deane in Congress of progress on submarine invented by David Bushnell.
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6 Dec 1777
With news of Saratoga, French Compte de Vergennes agrees to military alliance with United States.
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With news of Saratoga, French Compte de Vergennes agrees to military alliance with United States.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
6 Dec 1777
With news of Saratoga, French Compte de Vergennes agrees to military alliance with United States.
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With news of Saratoga, French Compte de Vergennes agrees to military alliance with United States.
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6 Dec 1777
Tipped off by Quaker housewife, Patriot forces outwit Cornwallis in skirmishes north of Philadelphia.
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Tipped off by Quaker housewife, Patriot forces outwit Cornwallis in skirmishes north of Philadelphia.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
6 Dec 1777
Tipped off by Quaker housewife, Patriot forces outwit Cornwallis in skirmishes north of Philadelphia.
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Tipped off by Quaker housewife, Patriot forces outwit Cornwallis in skirmishes north of Philadelphia.
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5 Dec 1776
Washington asks Congress to create standing professional army, to reduce dependence on militia.
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Washington asks Congress to create standing professional army, to reduce dependence on militia.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
5 Dec 1776
Washington asks Congress to create standing professional army, to reduce dependence on militia.
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Washington asks Congress to create standing professional army, to reduce dependence on militia.
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4 Dec, 1780
Col. William Washington forces surrender of Loyalists at Rugeley's Mills SC with fake cannon made from pine log.
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Col. William Washington forces surrender of Loyalists at Rugeley's Mills SC with fake cannon made from pine log.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
4 Dec, 1780
Col. William Washington forces surrender of Loyalists at Rugeley's Mills SC with fake cannon made from pine log.
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Col. William Washington forces surrender of Loyalists at Rugeley's Mills SC with fake cannon made from pine log.
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2 Dec 1776
Jefferson proposes resolution in Congress for exchange of Ethan Allen, captured by British at Montreal.
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Jefferson proposes resolution in Congress for exchange of Ethan Allen, captured by British at Montreal.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
2 Dec 1776
Jefferson proposes resolution in Congress for exchange of Ethan Allen, captured by British at Montreal.
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Jefferson proposes resolution in Congress for exchange of Ethan Allen, captured by British at Montreal.
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1 Dec 1775 Gen.
Montgomery's forces join Gen. Arnold's outside Quebec, preparing to besiege British there.
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Montgomery's forces join Gen. Arnold's outside Quebec, preparing to besiege British there.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
1 Dec 1775 Gen.
Montgomery's forces join Gen. Arnold's outside Quebec, preparing to besiege British there.
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Montgomery's forces join Gen. Arnold's outside Quebec, preparing to besiege British there.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
29 Nov 1775
Congress establishes a Committee of Secret Correspondence to seek assistance from European nations.
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Congress establishes a Committee of Secret Correspondence to seek assistance from European nations.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
29 Nov 1775
Congress establishes a Committee of Secret Correspondence to seek assistance from European nations.
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Congress establishes a Committee of Secret Correspondence to seek assistance from European nations.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
27 Nov 1777
Congress suggests to states that Loyalists' estates be confiscated; "forfeited the right to protection."
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Congress suggests to states that Loyalists' estates be confiscated; "forfeited the right to protection."
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November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
27 Nov 1777
Congress suggests to states that Loyalists' estates be confiscated; "forfeited the right to protection."
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Congress suggests to states that Loyalists' estates be confiscated; "forfeited the right to protection."
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25 Nov 1777
Marquis de Lafayette defeats larger Hessian force at Gloucester NJ in his first battlefield command.
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Marquis de Lafayette defeats larger Hessian force at Gloucester NJ in his first battlefield command.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
25 Nov 1777
Marquis de Lafayette defeats larger Hessian force at Gloucester NJ in his first battlefield command.
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Marquis de Lafayette defeats larger Hessian force at Gloucester NJ in his first battlefield command.
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25 Nov 1783
British depart New York City, defiantly leaving one last flag on a greased pole.
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British depart New York City, defiantly leaving one last flag on a greased pole.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
25 Nov 1783
British depart New York City, defiantly leaving one last flag on a greased pole.
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British depart New York City, defiantly leaving one last flag on a greased pole.
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24 Nov 1775
Pennsylvania Assembly brands as public enemies all who refuse to accept provincial bills of credit.
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Pennsylvania Assembly brands as public enemies all who refuse to accept provincial bills of credit.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
24 Nov 1775
Pennsylvania Assembly brands as public enemies all who refuse to accept provincial bills of credit.
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Pennsylvania Assembly brands as public enemies all who refuse to accept provincial bills of credit.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
22 Nov 1777
Americans evacuate Ft. Mercer NJ, leaving Delaware River open to British all the way to Philadelphia.
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Americans evacuate Ft. Mercer NJ, leaving Delaware River open to British all the way to Philadelphia.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
22 Nov 1777
Americans evacuate Ft. Mercer NJ, leaving Delaware River open to British all the way to Philadelphia.
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Americans evacuate Ft. Mercer NJ, leaving Delaware River open to British all the way to Philadelphia.
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22 Nov 1775
Congress authorizes humanitarian aid to starving Bermuda, in exchange for salt and military supplies.
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Congress authorizes humanitarian aid to starving Bermuda, in exchange for salt and military supplies.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
22 Nov 1775
Congress authorizes humanitarian aid to starving Bermuda, in exchange for salt and military supplies.
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Congress authorizes humanitarian aid to starving Bermuda, in exchange for salt and military supplies.
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21 Nov 1775
Loyalists end first siege of Ninety-Six, South-Carolina, which marked first serious conflict in SC.
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Loyalists end first siege of Ninety-Six, South-Carolina, which marked first serious conflict in SC.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
21 Nov 1775
Loyalists end first siege of Ninety-Six, South-Carolina, which marked first serious conflict in SC.
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Loyalists end first siege of Ninety-Six, South-Carolina, which marked first serious conflict in SC.
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20 Nov 1776
Washington leads garrison fleeing Ft. Lee over "bridge that saved a nation."
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Washington leads garrison fleeing Ft. Lee over "bridge that saved a nation."
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November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
20 Nov 1776
Washington leads garrison fleeing Ft. Lee over "bridge that saved a nation."
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Washington leads garrison fleeing Ft. Lee over "bridge that saved a nation."
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19 Nov 1776
Congress begs states to recruit for Continental Army in addition to their own militias.
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Congress begs states to recruit for Continental Army in addition to their own militias.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
19 Nov 1776
Congress begs states to recruit for Continental Army in addition to their own militias.
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Congress begs states to recruit for Continental Army in addition to their own militias.
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18 Nov 1781
British evacuate Wilmington NC in the wake of surrender at Yorktown.
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British evacuate Wilmington NC in the wake of surrender at Yorktown.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
18 Nov 1781
British evacuate Wilmington NC in the wake of surrender at Yorktown.
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British evacuate Wilmington NC in the wake of surrender at Yorktown.
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17 Nov 1777
Congress submits Articles of Confederation to states for ratification.
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Congress submits Articles of Confederation to states for ratification.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
17 Nov 1777
Congress submits Articles of Confederation to states for ratification.
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Congress submits Articles of Confederation to states for ratification.
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With the premier of Ken Burns’s The American Revolution tonight, I’m thrilled to see more attention on the stories of ordinary people living through that era.
This is exactly the world I explore in my Tales From a Revolution novels. Check out the stories behind the documentary!
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This is exactly the world I explore in my Tales From a Revolution novels. Check out the stories behind the documentary!
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November 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
With the premier of Ken Burns’s The American Revolution tonight, I’m thrilled to see more attention on the stories of ordinary people living through that era.
This is exactly the world I explore in my Tales From a Revolution novels. Check out the stories behind the documentary!
tfar.us/books
This is exactly the world I explore in my Tales From a Revolution novels. Check out the stories behind the documentary!
tfar.us/books
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM