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1779 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1779.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1779

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March

20 March 1779

Treaty of France

Franklin, Benjamin · Warfare / American War of Independence

Frankin meets Louis XVI to confirm the French-American Treaty

July

15 July 1779

Capture of Stony Point

Wayne, Anthony · Stony Point · Warfare / American War of Independence

Recaptures Stony Point, New Jersey

August

19 August 1779

Capture of Paulus Hook

Lee, Henry · Paulus Hook · Warfare / American War of Independence

Drives the British from their last major garrison in New Jersey

December

10 December 1779

President of Continental Congress

Jay, John · President of Continental Congress · Government / Continental

Appointed President of the Continental Congress

10 December 1779

President of USA

Jay, John · Government / Continental

Appointed President of the Continental Congress

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