The Battle of Saratoga was vital to the Revolutionary War because of its strategic location. The British thought taking the river would split New England away from the rest of the colonies, isolating the problem. Another reason why this battle was important was because of the the river being upstream from New York City, supplies could be shipped up and down the river. Another reason the Battle of Saratoga was an important win was because of how it destroyed Johnny Burgoyne's army.
In a nationally broadcast message to the American people on September 14, 1986, first lady Nancy Reagan joins President Ronald Reagan to kick off her "Just Say No" campaign, an effort to raise drug abuse awareness.
