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Defend America on Friday, July 03, 2009 5:43:05 AM
July 3,
1775
Washington assumes command
On
Cambridge common in Massachusetts, George Washington rides out in front
of the American troops gathered there, draws his sword, and formally
takes command of the Continental Army. Washington, a prominent Virginia
planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, was appointed
commander in chief by the Continental Congress two weeks before. In
serving the American colonies in their war for independence, he
declined to accept payment for his services beyond reimbursement of
future expenses.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=5146
July 3,
1863
Battle of Gettysburg ends
On
the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate General Robert
E. Lee's last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous
failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to
an end.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=6947
1890 -
Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
1997 -
U.S.
President Clinton made his first formal response to the charges of
sexual harassment from Paula Jones. He denied all the charges and asked
that the judge dismiss the case.