Battle of Long Island
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Battle of Long Island
James Kaplan |
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About this Tour Stop...
Kaplan discusses the Battle of Long Island, the disastrous American army defeat and their escape across the East River to Manhattan. New York City remains British until the end of the war, and NYC is struck by a fire on September 21, 1776.
Revolutionary NYC
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