AMERICAN ARMY HOLDS PARADE IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia (JFK+50) On May 27, 1776, the American army held a parade of 2000 to 3000 soldiers here in Philadelphia in hopes of impressing the Iroquois with "the strength of the United States."
Four of the Six Nations viewed the parade. The Native Americans were being lodged on the second floor of the Pennsylvania State House.
Richard Henry Lee*, who reported on the parade, hoped "to secure the friendship" of the Iroquois people.
JFK+50 NOTE
The government of Great Britain under King George III was also courting the Indians "to distress the Americans."
*Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) was best known for his resolution of June 1776 calling for independence from Great Britain. RHL served in the Virginia House of Burgesses 1758-1776, in the Confederation Congress 1784-1787 & in the U.S. Senate 1789-1792.
SOURCE
"May 27, 1776: Six Nations Meet with Continental Congress," Nations and Cannons, www.nationsandcannons.com/
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