1775-1783, revolution

An expanded edition of the 1973 catalog for an exhibition by the National Portrait Gallery, discussing the presence of black people in different areas of colonial life, and including 180 illustrations, as well as excerpts from letters, journals, newspaper articles, and other documents from the period.

Charles Kuralt looks at the history of the Revolutionary War.

A vivid display of the triumps and defeats that Americans had to face during the American Revolution.

An animated exploration of George Washington's life and accomplishments, discussing his leadership in the Revolutionary War and service as America's first president.

Presents excerpts from the diary of Sally Wister, a 16-year-old Quaker girl who moved from Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War.

Looks at the Stamp Act of 1765 as a turning point in U.S. history, explaining what the Stamp Act was, and discussing how the protest against taxation with representation became a rallying cry in the American colonies' quest for independence from England.

A brief history of the Revolutionary War describing England's thirteen coloniesand rebellion against the crown, George Washington and the Continental Congress, Valley Forge, and the Battle of Yorktown that led to the American victory.

Presents a short biography of George Washington written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his leadership during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War as well as his appointment as the first President of the new United States.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who reportedly sewed the first American flag. Presented in English and Spanish.

Introduces the Fourth of July, including the history of the holiday, why we celebrate it, and how it is celebrated today.