On This Day: Washington is requested to speak before Congress
On May 20, 1776, General George Washington was requested by John Hancock to travel to Philadelphia to speak before Congress. Washington emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust and healthy army amidst the imminent threat from British forces. He also ordered the removal of soldiers showing smallpox symptoms to prevent the disease from spreading.
- ▪Washington was requested by John Hancock to consult with Congress in Philadelphia.
- ▪He stressed the need for the army to be well-armed and in good health.
- ▪Washington forbade smallpox inoculation and ordered symptomatic soldiers to be removed.
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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 20, 1776 Recommended Stories The call to serve our communities is what built this country. We should honor those who do Why is the DNC still hiding its 2024 autopsy? Christendom at war with itself With action by the British military now imminent, Gen. George Washington knows that the Army must be robust and at full power, and not just in size and scope. It must be well armed, without want in either supplies or clothing, and in pristine health.
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