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This bill officially names a specific hill located west of Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware, as "General Washington's Hill of Deception" in recognition of a significant Revolutionary War event that occurred on September 8, 1777. During this strategic military maneuver, General George Washington used a clever tactical deception to mislead British General Howe about his army's position. The bill highlights how Washington secretly rode to Milltown to confirm the location of 16,000 British and Hessian forces, while simultaneously creating a distracting skirmish known as General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove. This strategic action ultimately helped Washington position his Continental Army for the Battle of Brandywine, which was crucial in maintaining resistance against British forces and boosting France's confidence in the American revolutionary cause. The bill also stipulates that appropriate maps will be updated to label this location, and it is particularly timely given the upcoming American Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, which aims to commemorate significant Revolutionary War events and locations.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142124