Since I teach Military History, and I'm forever a student of history, these things pop up every so often. Today in 1781, Washington formally accepted the surrender of British forces under Lord Cornwallis, ending the last major battle of the American Revolution, and effectively ending the war.

So, HAPPY YORKTOWN DAY!!
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Alrighty then, HAPPY YORKTOWN DAY!

Take that Cornwallis, and get some honor and turn over your own dang sword.
Hey military history instructor, is this French general the origin of the name of rock-paper-scissors games (Rochambeau) (sp?)?

Hey beats me, remember, I said I was still a student too

As for Cornwallis, one should never trust a guy who can't command the respect of his own dogs. (Obscure Patriot reference)

I'm sure this is just as it happened: Image - Corwallis Surrenders