<P> On June 15 , 1775 , the Congress elected by unanimous vote George Washington as Commander - in - Chief , who accepted and served throughout the war without any compensation except for reimbursement of expenses . </P>
<P> On June 15 , 1775 , the Congress elected by unanimous vote George Washington as Commander - in - Chief , who accepted and served throughout the war without any compensation except for reimbursement of expenses . </P>
when was washington appointed general of the continental army
when was washington appointed general of the continental army
June 15 , 1775
June 15 , 1775