Army engineers joined with civilian scientists to create two atomic bombs.
The Act quickly passed through Congress. The U.S. has drafted approximately 4 million Americans.
Congress established the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY.
The Army named George Washington as general and commander-in-chief. His mission? To fight against enemy forces in large formations using small ambush tactics.
Congress approved the raising of 10 companies of riflemen to enlist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until the end of the Revolutionary War.
