On This Day: Washington arrives at Staten Island to assess building a fortification

Published May 22, 2026 10:35am ET | Updated May 22, 2026 10:35am ET



The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

May 22, 1776

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