Historical Events in July 1775

  • Jul 3 George Washington takes command of Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Jul 5 Second Continental Congress drafts the Olive Branch Petition to King George III
  • Jul 6 Congress issues "Declaration of the Causes & Necessity of Taking up Arms", listing grievances but denying intent to be independent

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Jul 10 Horatio Gates issues order excluding blacks from Continental Army

Military Leader Horatio Gates
Military Leader
Horatio Gates
  • Jul 17 1st military hospital approved

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Jul 22 George Washington takes command of the Continental Army

First US President George Washington
First US President
George Washington

AgreementMagna Carta

Jul 25 Maryland issues currency depicting George III trampling Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta, written in iron gall ink on parchment in medieval Latin
The Magna Carta, written in iron gall ink on parchment in medieval Latin

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Jul 26 US Continental Congress creates United States Post Office (U.S.P.O.) in Philadelphia under Benjamin Franklin

United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
United States Founding Father
Benjamin Franklin

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Jul 30 Captain James Cook with Resolution returns to England

Explorer James Cook
Explorer
James Cook