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Washingtons Guard at Headquarters Guarding Freedom
Fragmented account recalls the Washington era guard unit formed March 12 1776 with Capt Caled Gis and George Lewis, its reorganization into infantry and cavalry detachments, its duty at Valley Forge, and a daring plot against Washington ending in Hickeys execution. The piece links the guard to loyalty, merit badges, and the broader struggle for independence.
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Washington
America
Caled Gis
Massachusetts
Ommand
George Levis
Tetile
George Lewis
Robert Randolph
Guard
Inge
Congress
Hickey
Im Amerca
Fidence
Meingion
Washiggin
Thomas Hickey
Reine
Spencer
Lord Stirling
Clement
Tee
Valley Forge
Sping
Bawa von
Ington
Baron Vom Steuben
Geneva
Enone
Alice Tat
Gunna
Bezaleet Howe
King’ S Ridge
New York
Che
Senate
England
Howe
Mount Vernon
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Bladenburg
Georgetown
Alexandria
Vernon
West Point
Caneress
Aloe