AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1775-1783)

	Marinus Willet prevents the removal by the British of public arms from New York City, 1775. Colonel Willet would later serve with distinction in Canada, at Fort Stanwix (Rome), and later on the New York Frontier.
	General George Washington directs the publication of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Forces near what today is City Hall, New York City, 9 July 1776.
	General Nathaniel Woodhull of Long Island is captured by British Dragoons at Jamaica, Queens, 1776.
	Although wounded, General Nicholas Herkimer rallies the Tryon County Militia at the Battle of Oriskany, 1777.
	The American flag is hoisted over the Battery, New York City on Evacuation Day, 25 November 1783, as the last British troops depart New York.

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