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Category - Non Fiction / History
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Like New
Listed - 3 months ago
Views - 7
Ships From - Oklahoma
Est. Publication Date - Oct 1988
Seller Description
On November 16, 1776, a ship flying the red white and blue striped frag of the continental Congress entered the port of Saint Eustacius in the west Indies. Adhering to custom on entering a foreign port, the ship fired to salute, and the guns of the islands for returned a ritual response. This act of recognition acknowledge that the vessel is flag, represented a legitimate nation. It was the first official salute to United States of America . 
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The First Salute: A view of the American Revolution
ISBN: 9780394553337
Publisher Description
Presents a fresh view of the American Revolution, chronicling key events from 1776 to 1781 and assessing the repercussions for America, England, France, and other nations
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