Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, July 12, 2025
Events from this day in 1775, happenings in Johnson City, and a unique "Get Involved!"
Wednesday, July 12, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, according to www.Wikipedia.com, several important events occurred during the early stages of the American Revolution. Some of them follow. “Second Continental Congress Addresses Indian Affairs: The Continental Congress, acting as a unified government for the colonies, established commissions to handle relations with Native American nations in the northern, middle, and southern regions.
“Admiral Richard Howe's Arrival: British Admiral Richard Howe, brother of General William Howe, arrived in North America with a significant fleet of warships, indicating Britain's intention to escalate military action against the rebellious colonies.