1779. Not without Spain
I am pleased to present you our new project whose main focus is June 1779 when the King of Spain Carlos III signs official support for the thirteen American colonies declaring war on England. An act that would change the course of history, both in Europe and in America and especially the geography, politics and culture of the territory of the United States of America making it what it is today, the most powerful country in the world.
George Washington had pronounced on the matter long before this date. He affirmed that without the support of Spain it would not have been possible the success of his troops. Neither the wishes of the new nation to move away from British power and revolutionizing the foundations of English power after his declaration of independence on July 4th, 1776.
The Project “1779. Not without Spain” already has several projects underway that we will be sharing with all of you throughout the year. The first is already underway and a few months before seeing the light. It is the publication of the book “George Washington and Spain. The Legacy of the Spanish Army in the United States of America”. It will be possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Defense and its exceptional publications department, in addition to the generous contributions of a group of expert writers, historians and passionate about our legacy. Together we make a fascinating journey on the, not enough known, relationship of General Washington and Spain through his King Carlos III, his military, his citizens, his diplomats and a long list of anonymous people who gave their lives for the independence of the American country.
By 1776, two thirds of the North American territory as we know it today was Spanish. To understand this relationship we return back to the beginning of the Spanish presence in those lands with a fundamental protagonist: the Spanish Army.
The project “1779. Not without Spain” born with the illusion of spreading a chapter of our history totally unknown. It born with the intention of serving as a reference. Perhaps the curiosity about this event starts a large dissemination and study about the unknown contributions of the Spanish people to the North American country. Both countries still do not know the ties that unite us since before, long before, their epic revolution in the Eighteenth Century
We encourage our readers to send us articles about how much good Spain has to tell about it, all thanks to the entrepreneurial, courageous and generous spirit of its citizens.
Letters from George Washington to Gouverneur Morris and Henry Laurens, 1778
