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| An artist rendition |
September 28, 1781 was the last battle and the last day of the American Revolution. Aren't you glad? George Washington and
Comte de Rochambeau, the French General had outwitted Lord Cornwallis, the United States was free.
Britain had tried, and failed, to enlist Spain in the was and were rebuffed. They had no other choice than to surrender, and let their "territory" leave the Empire.
Today Yorktown, Virginia is home to many people, but does retain it's historical sites so that we can all go and see where this battle and surrender, and battles of the American Civil War took place.
If you get a chance you might want to visit, and also visit nearby Williamsburg.
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| The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis |
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| This 1931 postage stamp helped celebrate 150 years of history |
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| The "Historic Yorktown" as it is now. |
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