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After 250 years, dozens of Colonial Army servicemen are laid to rest with honors

NPR | By Brian Mann
Published May 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT

After 250 years, 44 Continental Army soldiers are being buried with honors in Lake George, N.Y., after their remains were found in a construction site.

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