As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776.
April 27, 1776
The focus in late April 1776 was on the military transition from the Siege of Boston to the defense of New York and the increasing political push for a formal declaration of independence.
Following the British evacuation of Boston on March 17th (click here), General George Washington prepared to move the Continental Army to New York, working to overcome logistical challenges, as well as establishing defense lines for the expected British invasion of New York City.
On April 27, 1776, General Nathanael Greene ordered troops to parade in New York to address American soldiers’ disorderly conduct, caused by their frustration over loyalist sympathizers. Much of this behavior consisted of demolishing buildings and violent riots in an area near Trinity Church called “Holy Ground,” known for brothels.
The events of April 27, 1776 may not seem significant, especially when compared to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and General Washington Crossing the Delaware. But not one minute of any war is unimportant, for just like a life, it is the small moments that create history.
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