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Washington’s post–July 4 orders to troops
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: The article describes July 5 orders from Washington to troops after July 4 severed ties with Great Britain.
WHO: Washington
WHAT: Issued orders to troops for governing and winning the war after July 4.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 1:21 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: July 4 severed ties with Great Britain, prompting the need to govern and win the war.
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