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In which year did Myles Standish become the first commander of the Plymouth Colony militia?

  • 1619

  • 1620

  • 1621

  • 1622

Answer

Myles Standish was elected as the first commander of the Plymouth Colony militia on February 17, 1621. He continued to be re-elected to this position for the remainder of his life.
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