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The Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
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On This Day: Washington forms what will be known as his Life Guard

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Gen. Howe's proclamation.
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On This Day: The Redcoats haul artillery and baggage to make their escape

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Washington at Dorchester Heights (Photo public domain).
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On This Day: Dorchester Heights is secured!

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Depiction of the retreat of Dorchester Heights
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On This Day: General Howe orders his troops to retreat from Boston. The Siege is over

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On March 5, 1776 the British were shocked to see two American redoubts atop the hills of Dorchester—one facing east toward Castle Island and the other facing north towards the city. (photo public domain)
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On This Day: Washington stuns Gen. Howe, who can scarcely believe what he pulled off

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More than 2,000 patriot troops took Dorchester Heights without detection by the British.
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On This Day: Thousands of Patriots go undetected toward Dorchester Heights

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Over 11,000 British troops and over 1,000 Loyalists were in Boston and led by General William Howe. They are unaware of the secret American fortification of Dorchester Heights, which will soon render the British position in Boston indefensible (photo public domain).
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On This Day: Ahead of the battle, Washington demands both courage and good behavior

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The Freedom Plane prepares for takeoff ahead of its inaugural flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Courtesy of the National Archives Foundation)
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Freedom Plane takes ‘documents that forged a nation’ on US tour for 250 celebration

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Gen. George Washington.
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On This Day: The bombardment begins!

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George Washington, 1782, by James Peale. (Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
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On This Day: Washington warns any soldier caught retreating will be ‘instantly shot down’

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