Thomas Jefferson: The third president of the United States and founding father who is responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence.Washington also created the Badge of Military Merit, which is the inspiration for today's Purple Heart. George Washington: The first president of the United States, founding father and commander of the Continental Army.Important Figures and Events of the American Revolution With the conclusion of the war and the Treaty of Paris, the United States of America won its independence from Great Britain. The war began with “the shot heard round the world” at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. There were many important battles during the revolution that would shape our nation and the military. The Revolution was fought from 1775-1783, with George Washington in command. The US Military came about on June 14, 1775, during the American Revolution with our first formal fighting force, the Continental Army. From the Continental Army led by George Washington to today’s military and the War on Terror, learn about the two centuries of military history that made the United States armed forces what it is today. Many wars and battles shaped the military we know today. The United States wasn’t always a military superpower.
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