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Washington’s Rise to Command at Cambridge 1775
The piece traces George Washington’s appointment as commander of the Continental army in June 1775, his cautious acceptance speech, and the July 4 order uniting colonial troops. It highlights key moments from Lexington to Trenton and notes Washington’s leadership qualities and early war posture.
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United States of America
Lexington and Concord
Cambridge
Philadelphia
Vincennes
Yorktown
Paris
George Washington
Mass
America
Joseph Parker
D. D
England
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Monmouth
Charles Lee
Hugh Knox
Joel Headley
New York
Lexington
Mount Vernon
Continental Congress
Carpenters’ Hall
Artemas Ward
Boston
Congress
John Adams
Virginia
Hancock
Samuel Adams
New England
Pendleton
Sherman
Connecticut
Cushing
Thomas Johnson
Maryland
Patsy
Bunker Hill
Cambridge Common
United Provinces
North America