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American Victory at the Battle of Great Bridge On this day in history, December 9, 1775, an American victory at the Battle of Great Bridge sets the stage for the British…

Margaret Kemble and Thomas Gage are married On this day in history, December 8, 1758, Margaret Kemble and Thomas Gage are married. Thomas Gage would eventually be in command of the…

Marquis de Lafayette arranges to fight with the Americans On this day in history, December 7, 1776, the Marquis de Lafayette arranges to fight with the Americans. Meeting with Silas Deane,…

Margaret Morris begins journaling the war in New Jersey On this day in history, December 6, 1776, Margaret Morris begins journaling about the war in New Jersey, a diary she would…

Battle of White Marsh begins On this day in history, December 5, 1777, the Battle of White Marsh begins. Also known as the Battle of Edge Hill, this was the last…

News of the Victory at Saratoga reaches Paris On this day in history, December 4, 1777, news of the victory at Saratoga reaches Paris, paving the way for French involvement in…

General Nathanael Greene takes over the Southern Department On this day in history, December 3, 1780, General Nathanael Greene takes over the Southern Department of the Continental Army after the Americans…

General Richard Montgomery is born On this day in history, December 2, 1738, General Richard Montgomery is born. Montgomery is best known for his failed attempt to capture the city of…

Continental Army winters at Morristown, New Jersey On this day in history, December 1, 1779, the Continental Army establishes winter headquarters at Morristown, New Jersey. George Washington's army had suffered some…