American Leviathan

American Leviathan

The Army Becomes a Nation

George Washington takes command

Jun 16, 2026
∙ Paid

June 15, 1775

Long before the Declaration of Independence, America faced a basic strategic problem: How do thirteen separate colonies become one people?

The answer, in many ways, began on June 15, 1775.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of AVA Insights.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Ned Ryun · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture