Lecture: Washington’s War 1779

Evening Lecture presented by Benjamin Huggins

In this lecture, Huggins will explore George Washington’s relatively unknown generalship. Focusing on 1779, this lecture will highlight several lesser-known aspects of Washington’s leadership in the Revolution: the rouser-in-chief, urging his countrymen to recover the spirit of ’76 and take action to support the army; his diplomacy; his military aggressiveness; and his plan to drive the British from New York City and end the war in 1779.











When: Thu., Jul. 18, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl St.
212-968-1776
Price: $10
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Evening Lecture presented by Benjamin Huggins

In this lecture, Huggins will explore George Washington’s relatively unknown generalship. Focusing on 1779, this lecture will highlight several lesser-known aspects of Washington’s leadership in the Revolution: the rouser-in-chief, urging his countrymen to recover the spirit of ’76 and take action to support the army; his diplomacy; his military aggressiveness; and his plan to drive the British from New York City and end the war in 1779.

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