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Governors Island National Monument This collage of images featuring Castle Williams stonework and an aerial of Fort Jay highlights the artistic quality of fortifications.
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Governors Island National Monument
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Revolutionary War naval battle

Did You Know?
The first, last, and only shots fired in anger from Governors Island were directed at British naval ships as they invaded New York Harbor in mid-September of 1776.

Last Updated: November 02, 2011 at 07:52 MST