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jun 19, 1775 - Battles of Lexington and Concord: Washington appointed Commander in Cheif

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George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army on June 19th by the Continental Congress. There were other candidates for this position as well, the most famous being John Hancock.

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jun 19, 1775
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~ 250 years ago