Friday, October 21, 2011

Dear friends,

October 19th marks the 230th anniversary of the end of the Revolutionary War.

To celebrate this historic event the first clip featured takes us back to the final battle at Yorktown where General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington after both French and American troops surrounded the British forces, thus ending the War of Independence.

Plus, watch comedian Rodney Dangerfield explain how his great uncle played a important role during the American Revolution.

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Thank you,
JA & Denis

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*---- Video Clip of the Week ----*
Siege at Yorktown - The American Soldier
The final battle of the War of Independence began in September 1781. 17,000 American and French troops surrounded the British and after fierce fighting General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington on October 17.

WATCH IT NOW: Siege at Yorktown - The American Soldier

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*---- Bonus Video Clip ----*
Rodney Dangerfield - The American Revolution
If you have ever wondered what it would be like if Rodney Dangerfield had a relative in the American Revolution look no further. Introducing Rodney's great uncle, Harrison Dangerfield and his role in fighting the British.

WATCH IT NOW: Rodney Dangerfield - The American Revolution

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