Continental Army.
colonial army during the American Revolutionary War
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The city witnessed the despair of the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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A historical account detailing how locations like Bolton and Andover in Connecticut were involved in the Continental Army efforts, including the use of a stocking gunpowder mill.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A conflict occurred within Connecticut involving the Continental Army.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Samuel Wilson served in the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army successfully pushed through the Carolinas, leading to an overall American victory and subsequent peace talks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Continental Army fought during the Revolutionary War, which concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The Continental Army determined that city defense was necessary during the War for Independence.Some support1 report
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Maps relating to General William Sherman's campaigns were referenced.Some support1 report
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Continental Army fought British forces near Fort Lee along the Lower Hudson River on June 12, 2026.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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President Garber recites the honorary degree transcript on May 27, 2026, concerning the forced British out of Boston and the Continental Army.Some support1 report1 development inside
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George Washington led an encampment during the Revolutionary War.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The original concept of military badges and medals was ordered during service by the Continental Army, leading to the modern Purple Heart.Some support1 report
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War efforts involving the Continental Army took place in the Chesapeake region on August 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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A soldier from Connecticut participated in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Continental Army requested reinforcements from the state of Connecticut.Some support1 report
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George Washington, Congress, and the Continental Army are involved in the crisis where Washington urged soldiers to respect Congress while pushing for a federal government.Some support2 reports
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Land grants were used to incentivize military service for the nation.Some support1 report
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Delegates assembled in Philadelphia to establish the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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Nathanael Greene served as a leader during the encampment at Valley Forge.Some support2 reports
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Washington refused British diplomatic treatment while British ships threatened passes to Albany.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Continental Army successfully repelled a British fleet attack on Charleston, issuing orders and detailed victory reports.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army achieved victory at Yorktown, supported by the French Army, while struggling to pacify southern states.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Continental Army engaged in combat against a British stronghold at Yorktown.Some support1 report
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A film project has begun, depicting events of the Revolutionary War, and involves the Continental Army and the Moving Picture Institute.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A movie depicts Washington's service in the army.Some support1 report
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Benjamin Franklin negotiated financial support and loans from France for the Continental Army in 2013.Some support1 report
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The Declaration of Independence was read to Continental Army troops in New York.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army completed its march and arrived in the town of Yorktown.Some support1 report1 development inside
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France provided military supplies and naval assets to the Continental Army.Well supported3 reports
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A historical narrative detailing the journey of Haym Salomon from Poland to New York City, culminating in events in Philadelphia.Some support2 reports
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Modern gatherings in Greenwich celebrate Revolutionary War history and the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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Congress sought repeal of Intolerable Acts, prompting political debate regarding the Empire.Some support1 report
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Dagomar Degroot and ABC News discussed historical weather events related to the Continental Army crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.Some support2 reports
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The Royal Navy, Russian Empire, and Continental Army engaged in global economic warfare and provided military support to the US.Some support10 reports
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Havana women are financing a military campaign in Cuba.Some support2 reports
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Gates led Continental troops into South Carolina, resulting in conflict near Charleston.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Defeat at Charleston preceded Camden disaster.Some support1 report
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Congress directed actions signed by John Hancock while the Continental Army faced dreadful conditions in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army seized a mansion in Washington Heights, which was subsequently covered by NBC's OpenHouseTV.Some support1 report
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Historical reenactments involving the Continental Army occurred near Philadelphia and Ticonderoga, highlighted by Smithsonian Magazine.Some support4 reports
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Enslaved persons joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and Samuel Whitmore was depicted as a hero.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Barry, a resident of County Wexford, fought in the Revolutionary War.Some support1 report
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British troops clashed with colonial militias in Boston, where patriots gathered on the outskirts, with students from Connecticut joining the cause.Well supported5 reports
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A fort in Detroit was intended to support campaigns against the British.Some support2 reports
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The Continental Army attempted three invasions of Florida while the Continental Congress invited the state to join the revolution.Some support1 report
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Henry Laurens, a plantation owner from Charleston, was involved in military conflict that disrupted city operations.Some support1 report
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Benjamin West studied in England for three years, returned to the Colonies, and settled in Annapolis, where he recruited troops for the militia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Unpaid soldiers marched against the government, leading to peace negotiations involving the Continental Army and Confederation Congress.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army is involved in discussions concerning nuclear program limits, economic harm, and the provision of financial and troop support.Some support1 report
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Pete Hegseth used a platform to discuss military health, noting that modern outbreaks mirror historical challenges faced by military forces like the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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George Washington and John Adams ordered mass inoculation against smallpox and documented its deadly impact on soldiers of the Continental Army.Some support2 reports
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Congress officially adopted the first American flag design, while Betsy Ross worked on uniforms and flags for the army.Well supported3 reports
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Local resources in Berks County were needed for military defense involving the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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The Continental Army fought to defy the king on July 4, 2024.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The remains of John Pumphrey, who served in the Continental Army, were found in the region of Maryland.Some support2 reports
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An exhibition in Detroit highlights the war effort, featuring the Continental Army.Some support1 report
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The site of the first organized naval force construction and manpower for the nascent fleet were noted.Some support1 report
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A book covers battles of Saratoga and is set during the American Revolution, mentioning Boston.Some support2 reports
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William Armistead oversaw military supplies for Virginia while James Armistead joined the Continental Army as a courier.Some support1 report
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Colonists established the Continental Army in Virginia for national duties.Some support1 report
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George Washington StructuralTrump's current focus complicates Republican efforts in Congress, as Democrats gain ammunition regarding his legacy claims over Lincoln and Washington.Moves Continental Army
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Great Britain OperationalOfficials raised military readiness level, while other unrelated events involving Great Britain and Beirut were reported.Moves Continental Army
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Continental Congress StructuralCongress authorized the creation of a naval force while the presence at Guantanamo Bay remains a contentious issue.Moves Continental Army
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Virginia StructuralA nearly fatal incident at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, VA, due to gross negligence, is linked to school safety discussions.Moves Continental Army
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Gates TransactionalKaren Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, faced accusations regarding LAPD and ICE policy, mentioning Gates' tenure.Moves Continental Army
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New Jersey TransactionalNeil Sullivan served as assistant commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.Moves Continental Army
Connections
The 40 strongest of 96, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United States Army Structural
The U.S. Army is the direct institutional descendant of the Continental Army.
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George Washington Structural
George Washington served as the commander in chief, leading and directing the operations of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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George Washington Structural
George Washington held a formal command and membership role within the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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Great Britain Operational
The Continental Army engaged in armed conflict against Great Britain, which led to the transition from British rule.
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Continental Congress Structural
The Continental Congress provided the mandate and direction for the Continental Army's military efforts during the Revolutionary War.
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John Pumphrey Structural
John Pumphrey served as a member of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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Virginia Structural
The political entity of Virginia established and funded the Continental Army for the execution of national duties.
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Samuel Wilson Structural
Samuel Wilson served as a member of the Continental Army.
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Ticonderoga Structural
The Continental Army utilized Ticonderoga as a defensive fallback point during its retreat.
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New Jersey Transactional
New Jersey's industrial base provided essential resources, such as ironworks products, that were utilized by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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Delaware River Transactional
The Continental Army successfully crossed the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.
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British Empire Operational
The relationship is defined by active military conflict and opposition between the Continental Army and the British Empire.
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British Army Operational
The British Army and Continental Army engaged in direct conflict during the American Revolution.
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Samuel Whitmore Structural
Samuel Whitmore was a member of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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Connecticut Transactional
The Continental Army drew recruits and supplies from Connecticut and operated within its borders during the war.
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George Washington Structural
George Washington was formally appointed leader of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
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French Navy Operational
The French Navy provided aid to land forces during the Battle of Yorktown.
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Crown Operational
The Continental Army fought against the Crown, with Crown policies driving the conflict with revolutionaries.
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Black Operational
The Continental Army operated under policies that restricted African descent recruitment, but also utilized Black individuals as substitutes.
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Washington Heights Transactional
The Continental Army performed an episodic action (seizure) within Washington Heights.
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Georgia Structural
The colonial economy of Georgia, reliant on enslaved labor, provided the necessary economic and human base for the existence and function of the Continental Army.
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Bolton Structural
Bolton's gunpowder mill supplied necessary resources to the Continental Army.
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Russian Empire Transactional
The Russian Empire provided diplomatic, naval, and material support to the Continental Army during historical crises.
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Gates Transactional
The evidence describes Gates leading Continental Army units into South Carolina.
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Maryland Structural
The evidence establishes that a specific contingent from Maryland formed a functional part of the Continental Army during its deployment.
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Berks County Transactional
Berks County provided necessary local resources and supplies to support the operations of the Continental Army.
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Benjamin Franklin Operational
Franklin actively negotiated loans and secured necessary financial resources on behalf of the Continental Army.
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Charles Town Operational
The Continental Army's military actions had a functional impact on the operations of Charles Town during the historical period.
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Nathanael Greene Operational
Nathanael Greene served as a leader within the Continental Army during the encampment, helping to maintain cohesion.
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England Operational
The relationship is defined by the Continental Army operating in a state of war against a major European power.
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Hall Structural
Hall was a member of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, a unit of the Continental Army.
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Annapolis Operational
Annapolis served as a location for the recruitment and assembly of troops for the Continental Army.
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Benjamin Warner Structural
Benjamin Warner was a member of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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Mary-Louise Parker Mentioned together
Mary-Louise Parker is featured in a historical epic related to the Continental Army era.
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French Army Operational
The French Army provided support to the Continental Army's cause during the American Revolutionary War.
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British Museum Mentioned together
The British Museum houses artifacts relevant to the war in which the Continental Army participated.
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Moving Picture Institute Mentioned together
The Moving Picture Institute produced a film project depicting events from the Revolutionary War era involving the Continental Army.
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King of Prussia Shared context
King of Prussia and the Continental Army are linked by their shared historical context at Valley Forge.
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Billy Lee Structural
Billy Lee was a participant in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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Andy Serkis Transactional
Andy Serkis portrayed a role within the context of the Continental Army in the production 'Young Washington'.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- Samuel Wilson served in the Continental Army.
- The Continental Army successfully pushed through the Carolinas, leading to an overall American victory and subsequent peace talks.
- The Continental Army determined that city defense was necessary during the War for Independence.
- Maps relating to General William Sherman's campaigns were referenced.
August 2026
3 events- The original concept of military badges and medals was ordered during service by the Continental Army, leading to the modern Purple Heart.
- War efforts involving the Continental Army took place in the Chesapeake region on August 6, 2026.
- The Continental Army requested reinforcements from the state of Connecticut.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
28 events- George Washington led an encampment during the Revolutionary War.
- George Washington, Congress, and the Continental Army are involved in the crisis where Washington urged soldiers to respect Congress while pushing for a federal government.
- Land grants were used to incentivize military service for the nation.
- Delegates assembled in Philadelphia to establish the Continental Army.
- Nathanael Greene served as a leader during the encampment at Valley Forge.
- Washington refused British diplomatic treatment while British ships threatened passes to Albany.
- The Continental Army successfully repelled a British fleet attack on Charleston, issuing orders and detailed victory reports.
- The Continental Army achieved victory at Yorktown, supported by the French Army, while struggling to pacify southern states.
- The Continental Army engaged in combat against a British stronghold at Yorktown.
- A film project has begun, depicting events of the Revolutionary War, and involves the Continental Army and the Moving Picture Institute.
- A movie depicts Washington's service in the army.
- Benjamin Franklin negotiated financial support and loans from France for the Continental Army in 2013.
- The Declaration of Independence was read to Continental Army troops in New York.
- The Continental Army completed its march and arrived in the town of Yorktown.
- France provided military supplies and naval assets to the Continental Army.
- A historical narrative detailing the journey of Haym Salomon from Poland to New York City, culminating in events in Philadelphia.
- Modern gatherings in Greenwich celebrate Revolutionary War history and the Continental Army.
- Congress sought repeal of Intolerable Acts, prompting political debate regarding the Empire.
- Dagomar Degroot and ABC News discussed historical weather events related to the Continental Army crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.
- The Royal Navy, Russian Empire, and Continental Army engaged in global economic warfare and provided military support to the US.
- Havana women are financing a military campaign in Cuba.
- Defeat at Charleston preceded Camden disaster.
- Congress directed actions signed by John Hancock while the Continental Army faced dreadful conditions in Pennsylvania.
- The Continental Army seized a mansion in Washington Heights, which was subsequently covered by NBC's OpenHouseTV.
- Historical reenactments involving the Continental Army occurred near Philadelphia and Ticonderoga, highlighted by Smithsonian Magazine.
- Enslaved persons joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and Samuel Whitmore was depicted as a hero.
- Barry, a resident of County Wexford, fought in the Revolutionary War.
- British troops clashed with colonial militias in Boston, where patriots gathered on the outskirts, with students from Connecticut joining the cause.
June 2026
23 events- A historical account detailing how locations like Bolton and Andover in Connecticut were involved in the Continental Army efforts, including the use of a stocking gunpowder mill.
- The Continental Army fought during the Revolutionary War, which concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
- Continental Army fought British forces near Fort Lee along the Lower Hudson River on June 12, 2026.
- President Garber recites the honorary degree transcript on May 27, 2026, concerning the forced British out of Boston and the Continental Army.
- A soldier from Connecticut participated in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
- Gates led Continental troops into South Carolina, resulting in conflict near Charleston.
- A fort in Detroit was intended to support campaigns against the British.
- The Continental Army attempted three invasions of Florida while the Continental Congress invited the state to join the revolution.
- Henry Laurens, a plantation owner from Charleston, was involved in military conflict that disrupted city operations.
- Benjamin West studied in England for three years, returned to the Colonies, and settled in Annapolis, where he recruited troops for the militia.
- Unpaid soldiers marched against the government, leading to peace negotiations involving the Continental Army and Confederation Congress.
- The Continental Army is involved in discussions concerning nuclear program limits, economic harm, and the provision of financial and troop support.
- Pete Hegseth used a platform to discuss military health, noting that modern outbreaks mirror historical challenges faced by military forces like the Continental Army.
- George Washington and John Adams ordered mass inoculation against smallpox and documented its deadly impact on soldiers of the Continental Army.
- Congress officially adopted the first American flag design, while Betsy Ross worked on uniforms and flags for the army.
- Local resources in Berks County were needed for military defense involving the Continental Army.
- The Continental Army fought to defy the king on July 4, 2024.
- The remains of John Pumphrey, who served in the Continental Army, were found in the region of Maryland.
- An exhibition in Detroit highlights the war effort, featuring the Continental Army.
- The site of the first organized naval force construction and manpower for the nascent fleet were noted.
- A book covers battles of Saratoga and is set during the American Revolution, mentioning Boston.
- William Armistead oversaw military supplies for Virginia while James Armistead joined the Continental Army as a courier.
- Colonists established the Continental Army in Virginia for national duties.