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Historical Events in July 1775

  • Jul 3 George Washington takes command of Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Jul 5 Second Continental Congress drafts the Olive Branch Petition to King George III

King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover George III
King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover
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

Historic PublicationMagna 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


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