On This Day: Prussian officer squanders Washington and Continental Army’s generosity

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Feb. 23, 1776. Gen. George Washington writes to Nicholas Cooke, […]

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On This Day: Prussian officer squanders Washington and Continental Army’s generosity
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The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Feb. 23, 1776. Gen. George Washington writes to Nicholas Cooke, […]