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    This Day in History: George Washington saves his army at Monmouth
    tara
    • Jun 28, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: George Washington saves his army at Monmouth

    On this day in 1778, George Washington saves his army from certain defeat at the Battle of Monmouth. That conflict had nearly ended in...
    This Day in History: Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief
    tara
    • Jun 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief

    On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. That army had been created only one day...
    This Day in History: George Washington starts a war. Sort of.
    tara
    • May 28, 2019
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: George Washington starts a war. Sort of.

    On this day in 1754, a young George Washington experiences his first combat. Did you know that he was involved in an incident that helped...
    This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.
    tara
    • May 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.

    On this day in 1782, George Washington receives an effusive apology from one of his soldiers. That man had seemingly implied that George...
    This Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ball
    tara
    • May 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ball

    On this day in 1789, the first inaugural ball is held. It wasn’t quite what we think of as a presidential ball, but it was a celebration,...
    
This Day in History: The Oneida Indians offer assistance at Valley Forge
    tara
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Oneida Indians offer assistance at Valley Forge

    On or around this day in 1778, the Oneida Indians offer assistance to George Washington’s troops, then quartered for the winter at Valley...
    This Day in History: George Washington’s close call at the Battle of the Clouds
    tara
    • Sep 17, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: George Washington’s close call at the Battle of the Clouds

    On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army fights the Battle of the Clouds. Did divine intervention save the army from disaster? Some...
    This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
    tara
    • Feb 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington

    On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
    This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)
    tara
    • Aug 8, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)

    On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
    This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
    tara
    • May 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain

    On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...
    This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
    tara
    • Mar 20, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers

    On this day in 1778, General George Washington writes a letter to Brigadier General John Lacey. He wanted Lacey to prevent Quakers from...
    This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
    tara
    • Nov 5, 2016
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations

    On this day in 1775, Washington issues a stern rebuke to his soldiers. They were planning to celebrate an anti-Catholic holiday known as...
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