Mending broken relationships: A Fourth of July story

Two hundred fifty years ago, June was a pivotal period in America. The thirteen colonies, remaining part of the British Empire, had rebelled for over a year following initial conflicts in Massachusetts at Lexington and Concord. During this era, General George Washington led the Continental Army to successfully force British troops out of the colonies. This historical narrative focuses on the early stages of the American struggle for independence and the military efforts involved.