Published Nov 18, 2017
6: "The Shot Heard Round the World"
Delve into the dramatic beginnings of the American Revolution, from George Washington's reluctant rise as military leader to John Adams' strategic influence, and the decisive battles at Lexington and Concord that ignited a nation's quest for independence.
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