On November 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of
Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the last
British soldiers withdraw from New York City, the last British
military position in the former Thirteen Colonies.

After the last Redcoat departed New York, U.S. General George Washington entered the city in triumph to the cheers of New
Yorkers (below). The city had remained in British hands since
its capture in September 1776.

Four months after New York was returned to the victorious
Patriots, the city was declared to be the capital of the United
States.

Last boat-load of British troops evacuating New  York. City.

The so-called “storm of the century” hit the eastern part of the
United States, killing hundreds and causing millions of dollars
in damages, on November 25, 1950.

The storm was unique, however, because it featured not only
extremely strong winds and heavy snow, but both record high
and low temperatures.
   

   
TIM MAGUIRE

John F. Kennedy’s funeral procession to St. Matthew’s 
Cathedral.

    
    
  Funeral Mass card.