On This Day: Gen. George Washington’s sharp rebuke to his troops

Published April 28, 2026 3:45pm ET | Updated April 28, 2026 3:45pm 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.

April 28, 1776

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