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George Washington b. near Pope's Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, 22 February 1732
d. Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, 14 December 1799
Monday, 25 March 1776
Resolved , That the thanks of this Congress, in their own name, and in the name of the thirteen United Colonies, whom they represent, be presented to His Excellency General Washington, and the officers and soldiers under his command, for their wise and spirited conduct in the siege and acquisition of Boston; and that a medal of gold be struck in commemoration of this great event, and presented to His Excellency; and that a committee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of thanks and a proper device for the medal.
Journals of the Continental Congress v. 4 p. 234
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Medal History
