1775 ⟶ Washington Takes Command in Cambridge
Washington arrives in Cambridge, Massachusetts to take comma...
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🫡 Washington Takes Command in Cambridge
Washington arrives in Cambridge, Massachusetts to take command of the Continental Army⟶
CambridgeGeorge WashingtonContinental ArmyMilitary CommandSiege of BostonEarly Leadership
United States🎖️ Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed
Continental Army created by Congress with George Washington of Virginia as commanding general⟶
Continental ArmyGeorge WashingtonMilitary LeadershipFormation of ArmyAmerican RevolutionSecond Continental Congress
United States🚶 Continental Army Departs Cambridge Encampment
The Continental Army departs its first winter encampment at Cambridge, Massachusetts⟶
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United States🪢 Thomas Hickey Hanged for Plot to Assassinate Washington
Thomas Hickey hanged for role in plot to assassinate George Washington. British Colonial Loyalist New York Mayor David Mathews previously arrested in Flatbush, Brooklyn for his role in the plot⟶
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Great Britain🏳️ Battle of Fort Washington
New YorkBritish VictoryContinental ArmyLoss of LifePrisoners of WarTactical DefeatMilitary Strategy
United States🫡 George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief
George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army⟶
George WashingtonMilitaryResignationGovernanceContinental ArmyAmerican RevolutionLeadership18th CenturyCivilian Control of Military
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