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Pittsburgh history
1753: George Washington describes the value of the Forks of the Ohio to the governor of Virginia. -
pittsburgh history
1754: French kick out the Virginians who have begun building at the Forks. French build Fort Duquesne. -
pittsburgh history
1755: Gen. Braddock and Battle of the Monongahela. Braddock is killed. -
pittsburgh history
1758: Gen. Forbes wins for British at Ft. Duquesne. French destroy the fort.
