Statistics for occurrence #1 of “George Washington” in entry revolutionary-war of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
...dict Arnold capture St. John, Canada May 1, 1775
British Generals Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne arrive at Boston from England with troops May 25, 1775
Congress votes to raise 20,000 menJune 14, 1775
George Washington is unanimously elected by Congress commander-in-chief of the American forces.June 15, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill, June 16-17: and burning of Charlestown June 17, 1775
Resolved by Congress, That a s...
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