David Bushnell

THE BATTLE OF THE KEGS

One of the most comical events in the Revolutionary War occurred on Jan. 6, 1778.  And a famous poem was written about it.  That poem called out adultery.  (see the *** stanza)                 The British captured Philadelphia in 1777.  It was a low moment in the American Revolution.  In the Read more…

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THE AMERICAN TURTLE

                David Bushnell was attending Yale during the buildup to the Revolution.  He participated in debates about whether war with England was a good idea.  Opponents argued that the Royal Navy was too powerful and would easily blockade the Colonies, cutting off trade.  When the war broke out, Bushnell returned Read more…

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