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aug 27, 1776 - Battle of Long Island

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Also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, the Battle of Long Island was a victory for the British. George Washington and the Continental Army were later forced to retreat all the way to Pennsylvania. The British remained in control of New York City for the rest of the Revolutionary War.

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aug 27, 1776
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~ 249 years ago

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