When was the Continental Army established?

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The Continental Army was established by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.12

Initially, the force consisted of approximately 22,000 militia troops who were besieging Boston, along with an additional 5,000 militiamen stationed in New York. George Washington was appointed commander in chief of these forces on June 15, 1775, and he formally assumed command on July 3, 1775.13