Washington Takes Command of the Continental Army at Cambridge
The Continental Congress authorized a unified force to coordinate colonial resistance against British rule, transforming scattered militias into a coordinated army under George Washington. When most units disbanded in 1783, the First and Second Regiments survived to form the Legion of the United States in 1792, establishing the direct foundation for the modern U.S. Army.
July 3, 1775
251 years ago
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