Thursday, July 08, 2010

This Day in History: July 8

July 8, 1778

Washington establishes his headquarters at West Point
General Washington establishes his headquarters at a strategic point that dominates the Hudson River. Polish engineer Thaddeus Kosciusko plays a significant role in the construction of the fortifications. [More]

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