# Continental Army

Juneteenth and Other Lesser Known African-American Historical Culture
Anybody paying attention to recent events in America cannot help but realize that all is not well with a lot of the country’s black people. Juneteenth is coming up – an event…

10 Significant Things About The Culper Ring, George Washington’s Most Important Spy Network
The Culper Ring, which operated from 1778 to 1783, was a spy network set up during the American Revolutionary War…

A Revolution Like You’ve Never Seen: 10 Facts You Don’t Know About America’s Revolutionary War
Of all the events in American history which have become enshrouded in myth, the American Revolution may well lead the…

What You Don’t Know About the 8 Foreign Fighters who Helped America Win its Independence
Most Americans recognize the name of Lafayette. The young French aristocrat and soldier who risked his life and fortune to…

This Day In History: The US Marine Corps Was Founded (1775)
On this date in history, the US Marine Corps was founded in 1775. At the very start of the American…

This Day In History: The Battle of Germantown was Fought (1777)
On this day in 1777, the Battle of Germantown was fought in the American Revolutionary War. Washington had an army…

This Day In History: General John Burgoyne Dies (1792)
On this day in history in 1782, the British playwright and general, John Burgoyne, dies. His military reputation suffered irreparable…

Today in History- George Washington Was Made Commander Of The Continental Army (1775)
On this day in 1775, George Washington, was appointed the commander of the Continental Army. This was the combined forces…