### March 31 On March 31 in 1777, I was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. My promotion was well-deserved since I had already been serving for over six months as the aide-de-camp to General **George Washington**. This was just a few weeks after `The Battle of Princeton` which was the first major victory for the Continental Army — and one that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War! I'm proud to say that my contributions were instrumental in helping General Washington achieve this victory. During the battle, I was able to rally the retreating troops, lead additional troops into the fray and even carry dispatches between the battlefield and General Washington. I know that I made my mark on history and it all started on March 31!