Which American general commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

George Washington commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

The Second Continental Congress appointed Washington commander in chief on June 19, 1775, shortly after fighting began at Lexington and Concord. A Virginia planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, he brought military experience and political credibility to an army drawn from multiple colonies.

Washington led the army through defeats, the winter at Valley Forge, and major victories including Trenton and Yorktown. He resigned his commission in December 1783 after the war, returning to civilian life before becoming the first U.S. president. His wartime leadership is central to the founding story revisited during the 250th anniversary.