What position was Myles Standish elected to on February 17, 1621?
First Commander of Plymouth Militia
Governor of Plymouth Colony
Chief Diplomat
Head of Agriculture
Answer
On February 17, 1621, Myles Standish was elected as the first commander of the Plymouth Colony militia. He continued to be re-elected to that position for the remainder of his life.
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