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GIVING BACK: Transcribing Revolutionary War Records

o commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the National Archives and National Park Service have launched a special project to transcribe pension and bounty-land warrant applications from Revolutionary War veterans. Learn how to get. >, and deep-dive into the records in NARA’s catalog >.

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