Volume 18 of the "Revolutionary War" series covers the period 1 November 1778 through 14 January 1779. It begins with George Washington at Fredericksburg, New York, watching New York City for signs that the British were about to evacuate North America. The British had very different intentions,...
George Washington (22 February 1732 – 14 December 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War of Independence, and...
XI:342-343, General Orders of 5/2/1778 What is "the character of Christian?" Why did Washington believe that being like Christ was more important than being a "patriot?"FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Q. Who is George Washington? He was an extraordinary human being (b.1732-d.1799). ...
May 6, 1780, the British capture Fort Moultrie in Charleston. May 12, 1780, America suffers the worst defeat of the Revolutionary War when the British capture Charleston. June 23, 1780, American forces defeat the British in the Battle of Springfield. September 28, 1781, General Washington ...
. When Custer arrived in Washington, he reported to the War Department where he was introduced to the Commander-in-Chief, Lt. General Winfield Scott. The General gave 2nd Lt. Custer the orders for Major General McDowell to commence the attack at Manassass Junction (Bull Run Creek) July 20t...
In a late-February reply to Mount Vernon manager Lund Washington's question about selling slaves, the general expressed his confidence in the eventual success of the American struggle for independence as well as his personal resolve, saying, 'if we should ultimately prove unsuccessful (of which...
Washington takes command The battle for New York A British general surrenders, and the French prepare for war After a hungry winter at Valley Forge Setbacks in the North Final campaigns in the South and the surrender of Cornwallis How the war was fought at sea ...
Fairfax, city, seat (1779) of Fairfaxcounty(though administratively independent of it), northeasternVirginia, U.S., about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. It developed after 1799 with the construction of the county courthouse and relocation of the county seat fromAlexandria. The...