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American Revolutionary War History
American Revolutionary War History
1776 - In Georgia, British Royal Governor Sir James Wright was taken into custody and placed under house arrest by Patriots.
1777 - The draft of the Declaration of Independence that had all the delegates' signatures was first printed. It was printed in Baltimore by printer Mary Katharine Goddard.
1777 - American commander Major General William Heath began an assault on Fort Independence. Eleven days later they abandoned the seige.
| "The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are free men, fighting for the blessings of Liberty -- that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like men." George Washington |
