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washingtonpost.com > history > 06/13/2025 > cornwallis-sword-washington-revolutionary-war

The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...