Who commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War commemorated by America250?

George Washington commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War commemorated by America250.

The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and selected Washington as its commander in chief the next day. His military experience, Virginia connections, and reputation helped unite the colonies behind a single army.

Washington led the army throughout the conflict, from the difficult campaigns around New York and Philadelphia to the Franco-American victory at Yorktown in 1781. He remained commander in chief until he resigned his commission on December 23, 1783, after the Treaty of Paris ended the war.

Washington did not personally win every battle, and the Continental Army depended heavily on state militia, foreign allies, and French naval support. His lasting importance lay in maintaining the army and the revolutionary cause through years of setbacks. He later became the first president of the United States.