Which American general did the Second Continental Congress appoint commander in chief in June 1775?

The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington commander in chief of the Continental Army in June 1775.

Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, from militia units gathered around Boston during the Siege of Boston. The following day, delegates unanimously approved Washington for its top command. He was a Virginia planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, and his appointment helped give the largely New England army a leader from the southern colonies.

Washington accepted the post reluctantly, telling Congress that he did not believe himself equal to the command. He formally assumed control of the American forces outside Boston on July 3, 1775. His army faced shortages of money, weapons, food, clothing, and disciplined troops throughout the war.

Washington remained commander until the conflict ended. His leadership during the campaigns, including the victory at Yorktown, made him the central military figure of the American Revolution. He later became the first president under the Constitution.