politics
March 30, 2026
On This Day: As Washington organizes his army's next move, Henry Knox and Nathaniel Greene prove vital
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
TL;DR
- General George Washington was organizing his army's next move on March 30, 1776.
- Colonel Henry Knox's artillery regiment was ordered to be ready to march.
- Nathaniel Greene's brigade received funds to procure provisions.
- These actions were part of a series celebrating America's 250th anniversary by highlighting key figures and events leading to the Declaration of Independence.
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