Thursday, March 29, 2007

This Day in History: March 29

On this day in 1776, General George Washington appoints Major General Israel Putnam commander of the troops in New York. In his new capacity, Putnam was expected to execute plans for the defense of New York City and its waterways.

1 comment:

  1. Aren't New Yorkers' like Bloomberg ashamed that those brutes defended their city with - GUNS!

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