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Update: Who's the Commander?

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:25
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This is part of the Postcards from the Revolution series.

So, no one read my mind (see the original post below). The answer was mentioned, but not as the answer :(.

Towering high over the Cambridge Common, just a stone's throw from Harvard Yard and the Square, stands the sign: SHERATON COMMANDER. What a strange name for a hotel, I always thought. I thought that for years. Until I went for a visit, and then I understood. That is when I learned the identity of the Commander.

The Commander

So. Who's the Commander?

- Original Post -

Picture coming tomorrow.

In the meantime, somebody read my mind.

This is part of the Postcards from the Revolution series.

Read my mind and you win a poster.


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Yep, Washington

Submitted by AttilasDaughter on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 21:41.

Do I get a T-shirt now?

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You're kinda late to the party...

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 21:49.

(just sayin' lol)

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to be fair

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 21:55.

+4
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George Washington.

Submitted by Realdeal on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:47. Permalink

George Washington.

11 minutes later:

FreedomIsAbsolute on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:58. Permalink

good 'ol George Washington

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Father of Our Country

Submitted by Free Silver on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 21:17.

Gen. George Washington

Goerge Washington almost slept here ; )

Submitted by Craigmfree on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:16.

Close to where George Washington took command of the Continental Army / revolutionary forces of militia to besiege Boston...

Carlton Fisk

Submitted by bierdegarde on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:00.

: )

I give it a shot

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:47.

Artemas Ward?

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George Washington.

Submitted by Realdeal on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:47.

George Washington.

+ 1

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:10.

You were correct as well.

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I believe that "the Commander" is...

Submitted by Cyril on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:42.

I believe that "the Commander" is...

...

TIME.

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God?

Submitted by truefictions on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 10:57.

:)

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Good one

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:35.

:-)

(but not the answer)

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This time?

Submitted by Aphrodite13 on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 02:08.

WE ARE.

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The best answer!

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:03.

(But not who the hotel is named after)

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I'll go with

Submitted by FreedomIsAbsolute on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 01:25.

Ethan Allen, but for some reason I think it was George Washington.

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What is your final answer?

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:34.

...

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I'd have to go with

Submitted by FreedomIsAbsolute on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:58.

good 'ol George Washington, the gut never lies.

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ding-ding-ding. We have a winner!

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:02.

George Washington is the correct answer! Mr. Washington was Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The hotel has an awesome statue of him out front, as well as a diorama of him assembling the troops right there in Cambridge. I took a picture of it. I'll post it next week.

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Washington took command from

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 20:08.

Artemas Ward -- that was my failed pick.

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John Hancock

Submitted by Paul_S. on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 01:20.

President of the Continental Congress and Governor of Massachusetts.

That's my guess.

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Nope

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:34.

Good guess. Try again?

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I'll go with...

Submitted by ecorob on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 01:16.

William Prescott!

His sage advice was very telling in that it kept Patriots from losing their cool when they were tired and low on ammunition. His steady hand helped them to remain calm throughout the fight.

Even though the British captured their objective, their forces were so depleted they couldn't go further.

William Prescott was famous for a saying we all know. Anyone care to divulge?

I may be wrong but it was fun guessing. Thanks, Michael.

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Nope.

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 19:33.

Later than that. But good guess.

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"Don't

Submitted by FreedomIsAbsolute on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 01:44.

fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" I forget what battle he said that in, but know it took place in Mass, so... I think we found our winner ;)

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bump

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 00:56.

To read your mind I would need a beer.

Making a cup of coffee to you!
Keep warm Michael.

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