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Bennington version of the American flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington

Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution

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January 14th is National Ratification Day, but what does that mean? Learn the meaning behind this significant moment in American history.

This entry was posted in Building a Democracy and tagged Culture & Society, History on February 1, 2022 by molly.

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