America turns 250. It wasn’t a foregone conclusion.

By: Dan Weeks

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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As I wrap up an Army training deployment, I’ve been going back over some required reading in military history and ethics. One moment in our country’s early days struck me to the core on our 250th birthday as a nation: George Washington’s response to the Newburgh Conspiracy in 1783. If it doesn’t ring a bell, here’s a quick account.

After suffering a slew of near-fatal defeats since declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776, our …

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