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St. Patrick’s Day Order — a Holiday for the Troops

George Washington's General Order of March 16, 1780 (detail)
Issued March 16, 1780, this General Order by George Washington’s grants Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th as a holiday to the troops.
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Today’s Document from the National Archives

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