This Day In History
On March 17, 1776, British forces are forced to evacuate Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights.
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How To Address President-Elect George Washington
Did You Know?
There was initially a question as to how to address President-Elect George Washington. The Senate proposed that he be addressed as “His Highness the President of the United States of America and Protector of their Liberties.” Both the House of Representatives and the Senate compromised on the use of “President of the United States.”
1789-02-04 George Washington
This Day In History
On February 4, 1789, George Washington became the first and only president to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College. He repeated this remarkable feat four year later in 1792.
Soldier
Quote Of The Day
“When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.”
-George Washington
Experience Teaching Us
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
-George Washington
1777-01-12 Hugh Mercer
This Day In History
On January 12, 1777, Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received in the Battle of Princeton, on January 3, 1777.
Hugh Mercer was a soldier and physician who originally served with British forces. He later became a Brigadier General in the Continental Army and was a close friend of George Washington.
Ready For War
“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”
-George Washington
1777-01-04 Battle at Princeton
This Day In History
On January 4, 1777, General George Washington defeats the British, which was led by British General Lord Charles Cornwallis at Princeton, New Jersey.
1775-12-31 Continental Army
On This Day In History
On December 31, 1775, George Washington orders recruiting officers to accept free African Americans into the Continental Army.
Be Prepared
“One of the best ways to keep peace is to be prepared for war.”
-George Washington
