On this day in 1775 the Battle of Quebec took place.
This was the first defeat suffered by the Continental Army
Showing posts with label American History of Independence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American History of Independence. Show all posts
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Today in American History
Monday, December 26, 2011
Today in American History
On December 25, 1776 General George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River as the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
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For further reading:
"Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River" on Wikipedia,
"Washington Crosses the Delaware" at EyeWitness to History.com,
and David Hackewtt Fischer's book Washington's Crossing
Today in American History
On this day in 1776 the Battle of Trenton was fought. The battle was a resounding physical and moral victory for Washington and his American troops.
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| Battle of Trenton |
Friday, December 23, 2011
Today in American History
On this day in 1775: King George III issues a royal proclamation closing the American colonies to all commerce and trade, to take effect in March of 1776. Also in December, congress is informed that France may offer support in the war against Britain.
On this day in 1776: Thomas Pain, an Enlightenment philosopher, had the first volume of "The Crisis" published.
On this day in 1783: Washington resigns as commander in chief of the Continental Army and retires to his home at Mount Vernon.
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General George Washington Resigning his Commission |
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please see Historical Paintings.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Today in American History
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| USS Alfred |
Today was a busy day in our American history:
The Continental Congress created a Continental Navy
Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act
Our duty: research, read, remember,
be an informed citizen and act accordingly.
That's the least we should do to honor the founding generation.
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