Colonial America

George Washington

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George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American military commander, statesman, and political leader who served as the first President of the United States (1789–1797). He presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, commanded the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War, and established enduring precedents for executive authority […]

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Fort Pitt Block House

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The Fort Pitt Block House (also known as Bouquet’s Redoubt) is a pentagonal brick defensive structure located within Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built in 1764, it is the oldest authenticated structure in Western Pennsylvania and the only surviving remnant of the original British Fort Pitt. 🧱🛡️ In 2026, as Pittsburgh prepares for the

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