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Fort Washington Memorial

501 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA

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This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783.

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FORTIFICATION

BATTLEFIELD

Nov 16, 1776

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HISTORIC PEOPLE

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George Washington

Commander-in-Chief

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Charles Lee

Major General

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Israel Putnam

Major General

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Nathaniel Greene

Major General

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Henry Knox

Major General

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William Howe

Lieutenant General

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Hugh Percy

Brigadier General

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Knyphausen, Wilhelm von

Major General

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