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New York Harbor, a bustling port (photo courtesy of Mount Vernon)
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On This Day: George Washington has a problem: New Yorkers are trading with the enemy

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The plate features a blue background, with the year
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Massachusetts hits record interest for America 250 license plates ahead of lottery deadline

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This Mount Vernon produced map shows the region around New York City that became the focal point of the American Revolution during the summer and fall of 1776.
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On This Day: Tensions are high as British invasion is imminent in New York

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Britain's King Charles III reacts during an exhibition celebrating sustainable British innovation as he opens London Fashion Week 2026, at 180 Studios, central London, Thursday Feb. 19, 2026.
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King’s state visit won’t revive special relationship

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On This Day: Despite pending British attack on New York, George Washington sends troops to Canada

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A statue of George Washington stands in front of Federal Hall National Memorial.
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On This Day: On his first day in New York, George Washington doesn’t waste any time

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Interior of the Jersey prisoner ship during the American Revolution (courtesy of Mount Vernon).
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On This Day: Howe refuses to correspond with Washington over prisoner exchange

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Sketch of Washington and his horse Charger as the general marches from Cambridge to New York (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon.)
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On This Day: The Continental Army gathers large crowds in their march towards New York

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Gen. George Washington's aide-de-camp, William Palfrey, offers a glimpse into Washington's travels from Cambridge to New London, Connecticut via a perfectly preserved expense account that includes recorded payments for ferries and baggage handling, along with other associated costs of a journey from Cambridge to New York. (Photo courtesy Mount Vernon)
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On This Day: Washington’s preserved expense account in travels from Cambridge to New London offers insights

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Continental Commodore Esek Hopkins has arrived in New London Harbor with his fleet and captured prizes. He urges Washington to send him 200 seamen to help man his ships. (public domain.)
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On This Day: Urgent request for seamen for the Continental Army is sent out as Washington nears New York

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