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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…

Preliminary Treaty of Paris is signed On this day in history, November 30, 1782, the preliminary Treaty of Paris is signed, bringing the hostilities of the American Revolution to a close.…

USS Lee captures British brigantine Nancy On this day in history, November 29, 1775, the USS Lee captures the British brigantine Nancy. George Washington and the Continental Army were besieging British…

Congress adopts Rules for the Regulation of the Navy On this day in history, November 28, 1775, Congress adopts "Rules for the Regulation of the Navy," the first set of guidelines…

Tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor On this day in history, November 27, 1773, the tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor. This was the first of three ships in…

General Artemas Ward is born On this day in history, November 26, 1727, General Artemas Ward is born. Artemas Ward was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics during and after the…