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John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.

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  • JFK: A New Generation
    JFK: A New Generation

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    John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.

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    From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.

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    The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the first official black units in the U.S. armed forces. Their courageous assault on Fort Wagner played a key role in bringing about an end to slavery.

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    Get the story of how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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    What really caused a group of young women to become feverish and delusional?

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    Once called the 'poor man's chicken,' lobster is now one of the most expensive items on the menu. Some of the country's finest lobster can be sampled in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • Boston Massacre Sparks a Revolution
    Boston Massacre Sparks a Revolution

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    The shooting of several men by British soldiers in 1770 enflames passions in the colonies.

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  • The Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party
    The Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party

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    In 1771, a group of colonists protest thirteen years of increasing British oppression, by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties.

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    In April 1775, when British troops are sent to confiscate colonial weapons, they run into an untrained and angry militia. This ragtag army defeats 700 British soldiers and the surprise victory bolsters their confidence for the war ahead.

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    One of the most influential founding fathers of the United States, John Adams persuaded Congress to adopt the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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    Jane Alexander shares with us the best things about Massachusetts.

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    In this American History video, brought to you by the History Channel, Jane Alexander talks about the history of her home state of Massachusetts. She loves it for its diversity of activities like skiing and hiking and for its diversity of people.

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    Born in 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Army Infantryman Rockie Blunt battled his way across Europe and into the heart of Hitler's Third Reich. What he saw and experienced during the war continues to impact his life today, over 60 years later.

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    History.com's state gallery for Massachusetts. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.

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    Explore Revolutionary battle sites such as Lexington, Concord and Yorktown, and learn how the events that took place there shaped the course of the war.

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    American Revolution: Flags and Fliers

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    Discover some of the flags and fliers that circulated amongst the colonies before and during the American Revolution.

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    American Revolution: Key Military Figures

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    View images of key military figures from the American Revolution, and learn what role they played in this war of independence.

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    See pictures from the life and presidency of John Adams.

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    See pictures from the life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.

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