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What is the name of the location where George Washington camped his troops through the harsh winter of 1777-1778?

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After failing to retake the city, Washington led his 12,000-man army into winter quarters at Valley Forge, located approximately 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Philadelphia. They remained there for six months, from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778.

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