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How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence

A 103-member Marine and flotilla force delayed the British advance for nearly two hours, giving officials time to evacuate the Declaration of Independence.

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Despite the military disaster at Bladensburg, the Marines gave the men and women of the capital precious time to flee.

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How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence

Despite the military disaster at Bladensburg, the Marines gave the men and women of the capital precious time to flee.

·Vienna, United States
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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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