Good News in History, July 3

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251 years ago today, George Washington assumed command as “General and Commander in Chief of the army of the United Colonies,” having been nominated for the post by John Adams the previous month. Following the engagements at Lexington, Concord, and the Battle of Bunker Hill, Washington’s first act as wartime leader was to drive the [...] The post Good News in History, July 3 appeared first on Good News Network .