Tag George Washington
Today in History: Cannons & Muskets in 1776
On this day in 1776, less than 25% of George Washington’s troops had a musket as they were positioned near Boston. But Colonel Knox arrived with some heavy artillery, cannons, and mortars, which allowed cover fire for the troops with arms to reach strategic positions.
The Purple Heart
George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit (the forerunner of the Purple Heart Award) on August 7, 1782, while he was a General in the Revolutionary War. He only awarded three of them.
We thank them and their families.
If you find a Purple Heart, here’s what you can do.
Happy Birthday, George!
Time to honor and wish a “happy birthday” to our first President, George Washington! Did he really have a set of false teeth made of wood? Best to check with the experts at Mount Vernon, Washington’s home, for all the interesting things to know about George!
