Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts

In June 1775, Congress ordered General George Washington to take command of the Continental Army besieging the British in Boston. Despite having little experience in managing large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a good leader.

Which term describes the point of view told from the viewpoint of a person who witnessed the event and shares their thoughts and feelings?

What is another name for a firsthand account?

Between 1861 and 1865, the United States was divided between North and South, as Union troops waged war against Confederate rebels. Northern victory in the Civil War preserved the union and ended slavery.

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown.

December 7, 1941: the surprise was complete. The attacking planes came in two waves; the first hit its target at 7:53 AM, the second at 8:55. By 9:55 it was all over. By 1:00 PM the carriers were heading back to Japan.

What is a description of an event that comes from someone who was actually there to see or experience it?

Which words are associated with third person point of view?

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