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Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
Continental Congress Calls for 10,000-Man Reserve to Defend Middle Colonies
On May 29, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved a strategic reserve force after discussions with Gen. George Washington. The decision addressed urgent needs in Canada and New York.
politics55 days ago
Rumors of British Ships Near New York Prompt Washington to Set Alarm System
On May 19, 1776, a false report that British ships had been sighted off New York spread through the city. The rumor led Gen. George Washington to establish a formal alarm system and order troops to prepare for an attack.