Lars D. H. Hedbor
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Leading novelist of the American Revolution, loving husband & father, accomplished at doing many things adequately.
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
15 Nov 1777
After six days' bombardment by British fleet, Americans abandon Ft. Mifflin PA.
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After six days' bombardment by British fleet, Americans abandon Ft. Mifflin PA.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
15 Nov 1777
After six days' bombardment by British fleet, Americans abandon Ft. Mifflin PA.
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After six days' bombardment by British fleet, Americans abandon Ft. Mifflin PA.
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14 Nov 1775
Tories assassinate North-Carolina militia leader Capt Francis Bradley.
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Tories assassinate North-Carolina militia leader Capt Francis Bradley.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
14 Nov 1775
Tories assassinate North-Carolina militia leader Capt Francis Bradley.
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Tories assassinate North-Carolina militia leader Capt Francis Bradley.
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14 Nov 1776
London's St. James Chronicle denounces Ben Franklin as "head of the rebellion."
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London's St. James Chronicle denounces Ben Franklin as "head of the rebellion."
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
14 Nov 1776
London's St. James Chronicle denounces Ben Franklin as "head of the rebellion."
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London's St. James Chronicle denounces Ben Franklin as "head of the rebellion."
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14 Nov 1775
George III notifies Lord North that he has contracted 4,000 German recruits for Great Britain.
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George III notifies Lord North that he has contracted 4,000 German recruits for Great Britain.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
14 Nov 1775
George III notifies Lord North that he has contracted 4,000 German recruits for Great Britain.
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George III notifies Lord North that he has contracted 4,000 German recruits for Great Britain.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
12 Nov 1776
North-Carolina elects delegates to Provincial Congress, begins writing Bill of Rights and Constitution.
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North-Carolina elects delegates to Provincial Congress, begins writing Bill of Rights and Constitution.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
12 Nov 1776
North-Carolina elects delegates to Provincial Congress, begins writing Bill of Rights and Constitution.
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North-Carolina elects delegates to Provincial Congress, begins writing Bill of Rights and Constitution.
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11 Nov 1778
Loyalists and Indian allies massacre over 40 Patriots at Cherry Valley NY.
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Loyalists and Indian allies massacre over 40 Patriots at Cherry Valley NY.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
11 Nov 1778
Loyalists and Indian allies massacre over 40 Patriots at Cherry Valley NY.
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Loyalists and Indian allies massacre over 40 Patriots at Cherry Valley NY.
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11 Nov 1776
Congress orders Board of War to lay plans for the defense of Philadelphia, should Howe's army attack.
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Congress orders Board of War to lay plans for the defense of Philadelphia, should Howe's army attack.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
11 Nov 1776
Congress orders Board of War to lay plans for the defense of Philadelphia, should Howe's army attack.
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Congress orders Board of War to lay plans for the defense of Philadelphia, should Howe's army attack.
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10 Nov 1776
First reports of Battle of White Plains arrive in Philadelphia, raising fears British might soon arrive.
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First reports of Battle of White Plains arrive in Philadelphia, raising fears British might soon arrive.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
10 Nov 1776
First reports of Battle of White Plains arrive in Philadelphia, raising fears British might soon arrive.
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First reports of Battle of White Plains arrive in Philadelphia, raising fears British might soon arrive.
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9 Nov 1780
British attack Patriot encampment, resulting in wounding and capture of commander Major Wemyss, 20 dead.
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British attack Patriot encampment, resulting in wounding and capture of commander Major Wemyss, 20 dead.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
9 Nov 1780
British attack Patriot encampment, resulting in wounding and capture of commander Major Wemyss, 20 dead.
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British attack Patriot encampment, resulting in wounding and capture of commander Major Wemyss, 20 dead.
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8 Nov 1776
Washington gives Gen Greene permission to abandon Ft. Washington; Greene stays.
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Washington gives Gen Greene permission to abandon Ft. Washington; Greene stays.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
8 Nov 1776
Washington gives Gen Greene permission to abandon Ft. Washington; Greene stays.
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Washington gives Gen Greene permission to abandon Ft. Washington; Greene stays.
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7 Nov 1781
Patriot soldier shoots Loyalist during surrender negotiations at Cloud's Creek SC, triggering massacre.
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Patriot soldier shoots Loyalist during surrender negotiations at Cloud's Creek SC, triggering massacre.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
7 Nov 1781
Patriot soldier shoots Loyalist during surrender negotiations at Cloud's Creek SC, triggering massacre.
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Patriot soldier shoots Loyalist during surrender negotiations at Cloud's Creek SC, triggering massacre.
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