Military allies, historic tall ships converge on New Jersey shores to launch America 250 celebrations

An international fleet of tall ships arrived on the shores of New Jersey Friday to mark a once-in-a-generation celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial. Organizers and officials gathered in Sandy Hook to outline the scope of the historic "Sail 4th 250" tribute. "Nearly 250 years ago, it was here at Sandy Hook that George Washington's army drove the British from New Jersey," said Gov. Mikie Sherrill , a former naval officer. "It was from this day that the last British ships of the Revolutionar