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George Washington

Congress appointed Washington General & Commander in chief of the army of the United Colonies

1775
U.S.

Congress appointed Washington "General & Commander in chief of the army of the United Colonies and of all the forces raised or to be raised by them", and instructed him to take charge of the siege of Boston on June 22, 1775.


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