US at 250: New York remembers British occupation after independence
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, New York is highlighting its unique role in the American Revolution. Although the Declaration
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, New York is highlighting its unique role in the American Revolution. Although the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, the city remained under British occupation for another seven years.
Museums and historians are showcasing sites that survived the war and telling the story of a deeply divided city, where many residents remained loyal to the British Crown. New York also became a refuge for thousands of formerly enslaved people seeking freedom by fighting for Britain.
Historians say the city's recovery after the war helped lay the foundations for the new nation. In 1789, New York hosted the inauguration of George Washington as the first US president at Federal Hall. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
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