1775 ⟶ Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed

Continental Army created by Congress with George Washington ...
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🎖️ Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed

Continental Army created by Congress with George Washington of Virginia as commanding general⟶
Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed (1775)
Continental ArmyGeorge WashingtonMilitary LeadershipFormation of ArmyAmerican RevolutionSecond Continental Congress
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🏛️ Second Continental Congress Meets

Second Continental Congress meets⟶
Second Continental Congress Meets (1775)
Continental CongressDeclaration of IndependenceGovernment FormationColonial UnityGeorge WashingtonAmerican Revolution
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🫡 Washington Takes Command in Cambridge

Washington arrives in Cambridge, Massachusetts to take command of the Continental Army⟶
Washington Takes Command in Cambridge (1775)
CambridgeGeorge WashingtonContinental ArmyMilitary CommandSiege of BostonEarly Leadership
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⚓️ Continental Navy Established

Continental Navy established by the Second Continental Congress⟶
Continental Navy Established (1775)
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🚶 Continental Army Departs Cambridge Encampment

The Continental Army departs its first winter encampment at Cambridge, Massachusetts⟶
Continental Army Departs Cambridge Encampment (1776)
Continental ArmyMilitary MovementsEarly WarMassachusettsGeorge WashingtonEncampment
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🫡 George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief

George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army⟶
George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief (1783)
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