On This Day: Invasion, treason, and independence converge

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.

June 28-29th 1776 Two of the most breathtaking, high-stakes days of the […] ...