At the time of the American Revolution, smallpox posed one of the most significant health threats to the citizens of the 13 colonies. The highly communicable virus had already become common in the ...

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The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...

Before digging out all of our red, white and blue clothing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer, my wife and I watched Ken Burns’ (excellent) documentary, “The American Revolution.” In ...