Valley Forge

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On Monday the 29th of February, a professional speech was done by Danielle Premo RN, BSN, a clinical coordinator-nursing at Saginaw Valley State University, in Health Science class (HS200). The speech was about her experiences in nursing as a colleagues and as an employee. Also, she talked about the do’s and don’ts when a person wants to be a nurse, and why she preferred SVSU to study in it. Moreover, she mentioned some of the popular misconception about nursing, where the nurses work, and what…

Even though his men were in a constant-struggle, Washington needed to look after his own needs. Promising his men that he would "share in the hardship" and "partake of every inconvenience," Washington settled into a house near Valley Forge Creek. Washington brought his closest aides to the two-story house, and began to write letters to Congress. He demanded for more supplies for his soldiers, saying that his army “might dissolve” if something didn’t happen soon. His men were sick, starving, and…

Washington chose valley forge for many reasons: The British were occupying Philadelphia for the winter. The American Army needed to keep an eye on them and prevent them from getting food. The Congress, after running away from Philadelphia, were at York PA, west of Valley Forge. The troops being at Valley Forge between the British and York were a protection for Congress The Valley Forge area was reasonable.The grounds were good to guard against attack…

something I pride myself in and strive to be on a daily basis. The experiences I have gained over the past year while in the U.S. Army Reserves has given me knowledge and training that will help me excel at Valley Forge Military College and makes me the perfect student. Attending Valley Forge Military College will open many doors for the future and give me that extra competitive edge for pursuing greater opportunities like receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy and in…

purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not what course others may take; but for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”. George Washington and his troops had withdrawn from Boston and retreated from New York City. They arrived to Valley Forge in 1777, after George Washington had failed to stop the British when General Howe marched his army into the national capital of Philadelphia. Even Though they failed defending themselves, they still did not give up. As a soldier in the…

Artillery served as a vital role in the actions at Valley Forge due to the weapons power and range. Given the weigh and bulkiness of the cannons, it was very tough to move them from battlefield to battlefield without numerous amounts of personnel. The main cannons used during the Revolutionary War were the “mobile three pounder and the six pounder” (weapons used in the Rev. War). One of the major leaders of the artillery during the battle at Valley Forge was General Henry Knox. By the end of the…

overlapping with events from his life, consist of a Valley Forge log cabin, a dollar bill, Mount Vernon, the clash of England and America, along with an American flag. The American flag, and dollar bill represent Washington’s term of office. The American flag embodies patriotism as well. Washington’s time in office presented his leadership as well as his position in the militia, revealed by the colonies contradicting Britain. The valley forge cabin as well as Britain and the colonies differing…

his troops withdrew from Boston and retreated from New York City. On October 1777, he had been unable to stop British and nine - month men were leaving Valley forge” small winter camp”, 18 miles, northwest of Philadelphia. The first reason that I will re-enlist is because, the army needs me.”The total amount of deaths and Illnesses at valley forge was 1,800 to 2,500” 147. I chose this quote ,because the amount of deaths was very high. “My skin and eyes are almost spoiled with continual…

army through the cold winter at one of his most famous accomplishments, Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War and though many people died of hunger and disease, the rest of his army still went on with him as their leader. Although he was not used to leading a larger group of soldiers, Washington still had such great leadership skills he was able to lead them. He made hard decisions during his time at Valley Forge and…