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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.…

General Charles Lee is captured at Basking Ridge On this day in history, December 13, 1776, General Charles Lee is captured at Basking Ridge, New Jersey after an overnight stay at…

Continental Congress leaves Philadelphia fearing British invasion On this day in history, December 12, 1776, the Continental Congress leaves Philadelphia fearing a British invasion. George Washington's Continental Army was defeated in…

The Battle of Matson's Ford stops Washington's trek to Valley Forge On this day in history, December 11, 1777, the Battle of Matson's Ford stops Washington's trek to Valley Forge. After…

John Jay is elected President of the Continental Congress On this day in history, December 10, 1778, John Jay is elected President of the Continental Congress, making him the 5th national…

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 abandonment of…

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…

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…