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Thomas Paine's The American Crisis is read to the Continental Army On this day in history, December 23, 1776, Thomas Paine's The American Crisis is read to the Continental Army as…

Esek Hopkins appointed Commander-in-Chief of Continental Navy   On this day in history, December 22, 1775, Esek Hopkins is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. The Continental Congress had begun…

The Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge draws away support from Trenton On this day in history, December 21, 1776, the Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge draws away support from Trenton, opening the way…

New Jersey militiamen skirmish with British Patrol at Howell's Ferry On this day in history, December 20, 1776, New Jersey militiamen skirmish with a British patrol at Howell's Ferry, one of…

Continental Army begins its encampment at Valley Forge On this day in history, December 19, 1777, the Continental Army begins its encampment at Valley Forge. British General Sir William Howe had…

New Jersey is the third state to ratify the US Constitution On this day in history, December 18, 1787, New Jersey is the third state to ratify the US Constitution. The…

French government formally recognizes the United States On this day in history, December 17, 1777, the French government formally recognizes the United States for the first time. France had been secretly…

Boston Tea Party takes place On this day in history, December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party takes place when a group of angry patriots dump the tea from three ships…

United States ratifies the Bill of Rights On this day in history, December 15, 1791, the United States ratifies the Bill of Rights. On December 15, 1791, Virginia became the 10th…

George Washington dies at Mount Vernon On this day in history, December 14, 1799, George Washington dies at Mount Vernon after contracting a respiratory illness after being outdoors in the rain.…