General George Washington, ably assisted by Abigail Adams, mustered a new group of recruits into the Continental Army at the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo today.

The young troops learned commands used in Washington's time, fired a volley on their muskets, then marched from the front of the Bourse to Kids Korner.

Washington, as portrayed by actor John Lopes, pronounced himself satisfied by how rapidly the green recruits learned their commands. Abigail Adams (Kim Hanley) assisted the quartermaster in paying the troops once they mustered out.

Watch a video of the young recruits.