June 15, 1775: George Washington Made Commander in Chief of the Continental Army On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. John Hancock had expected to be nominated but was disappointed when his fellow Massachusetts delegate, John Adams, suggested George Washington instead as a commander around whom all the colonies might unite. The forces from several colonies that were gathered in Cambridge and Boston become the founding core of that army. Explore our timeline of Washington’s early military career. Image: Library of Congress
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June 15, 1775: George Washington Made Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

John Hancock had expected to be nominated but was disappointed when his fellow Massachusetts delegate, John Adams, suggested George Washington instead as a commander around whom all the colonies might unite.

The forces from several colonies that were gathered in Cambridge and Boston become the founding core of that army.

Explore our timeline of Washington’s early military career.

Image: Library of Congress

Source: to.pbs.org

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    I’ve got a crush on him.