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Washington’s Resignation Speech (Final Draft)


T

he speech, scholars say, was a turning point in U.S. history. By resigning his commission as commander in chief to the Continental Congress, Washington laid the cornerstone for an American principle that persists today: Civilians, not generals, are ultimately in charge of military power.

Name
Washington's Resignation Speech
Topic: Category
speech, washington, historic, resignation
Other: Date of acquisition
22 Jan 2007
Other: Owner
Maryland State Archives

Owner:chris
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Created:20 Feb 2007

Modified: 13 Nov 2008

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