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  • Valley Forge, north of Philadelphia, U.S.
    Dec, 1777
    George Washington

    Washington's army of 11,000 went into winter quarters at Valley Forge north of Philadelphia

    Valley Forge, north of Philadelphia, U.S.
    Dec, 1777

    Washington's army of 11,000 went into winter quarters at Valley Forge north of Philadelphia in December 1777. They suffered between 2,000 and 3,000 deaths in extreme cold over six months, mostly from disease and lack of food, clothing, and shelter.



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  • America
    Wednesday Dec 17, 1777

    France formally recognizes the United States (1777)

    America
    Wednesday Dec 17, 1777

    Britain's independence in America was recognized by France in 1777.



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