Word: commandant
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...think myself equal to the command I am honored with ... From the day I enter upon the command of the American armies, I date my fall and the ruin of my reputation...
Even in retirement, a Virginia planter has obligations. Washington served in the House of Burgesses from 1759 on, as a justice in Alexandria from 1760-74 and as a delegate to both Continental Congresses. Now, under the burdens of command, he drives himself even harder than he drives his men, sometimes rising as early...
Throughout his first year of command. General Washington has been evaluating his chief officers. As of last week, the four most notable were...
...hurricane of energy, built like a barrel of spruce beer, Putnam quickly won the rank of general during the disorganized fighting before Washington took command. His aggressive spirit spurred American forces to the occupation of Charlestown and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Washington values Putnam as a leader of small forces in hot combat, but the semiliterate general knows and cares little about problems like planning and supply. Putnam is presently second in command in New York. To help him with administration Washington has assigned him an aide from his own staff, Major Aaron Burr, 20, a sparrow-sized scholar...
...anchors in Coventry, Rhode Island. He has little formal education but used to study Euclid and military history beside his forge at night. Though raised a Quaker, Greene helped form a militia troop to resist British tyranny. When other members of his troop thought he should be disqualified from command because of a game leg, Greene characteristically offered to serve as a private. But his talent as a leader, especially in acquiring and organizing supplies, was quickly noticed. He progressed from private to general within a few months...