n-e-w-w-o-r-l-d:

Continental Army recruitment print.

(Source: enterthesssnakepit, via black-and-silver)

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The engagement on the White Plains, the 28th of October 1776 (New York Library)

“Weep on, ye springs, your tearful tide; how many heroes are no more” - Philip Freneau

Following the retreat from New York City, Washington took up a position in White Plains, followed closely by General Howe. The fighting between opposing forces was fairly severe, and the Americans were forced flee into New Jersey. Howe returned south to capture Fort Washington and Fort Lee, and the American soldier that were left behind were soon to reside in the filthy and overcrowded prison barges, were more deaths during the war occurred due to neglect than actual fighting.

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Map of the progress of His Majesty’s armies in New York during the late campaign : illustrating the accounts published in the London Gazette, 1776 (New York Public Library)

“These are the times that try men’s souls” - Thomas Paine

The Continental Congress charged George Washington with the task of holding New York City, and in its defense, he divided his nearly 20,000 troops between Long Island and Manhattan in a decidedly strategic mistake. After gathering in Staten Island, General Howe landed about 22,000 troops in Long Island and drove the Continental Army to Brooklyn Heights. Washington’s maneuver, withdrawing his army across the East River in one night without the knowledge of the British and losing any men, was considered one of his most remarkable actions as General. Howe landed 12,000 men on lower Manhattan, and effectively captured the city, as Washington retreated to and skirmished at Harlem Heights, and then to White Plains and north into Westchester County. The capture of Fort Washington and Fort Lee soon followed, and Washington and his army fled into New Jersey and eventually into Pennsylvania across the Delaware River, chased by General Cornwallis. Washington lost repeatedly, but he kept the army in the field, an accomplishment that would keep the Americans in the war despite the overwhelming power of the British Empire.

revwarheart:

Folk art painting of Lafayette and Washington by S. Wehry, 1826. Smithsonian archives.

Quite fascinating likenesses. 

foundingfatherfest:

Uhhh…

(Source: thedailynet)

foundingfatherfest:

emperortab:

Fabulous George (Washington National Cathedral)

He’s got mad moves on the dance floor.

This is his ‘boogy down’ face.