As the Revolutionary War came to an end, Congress had failed to pay many of its soldiers. In response, a group of officers from the Continental Army planned a mutiny. When they met to discuss their plans, George Washington arrived on the scene to have his say. In this emotional speech, he acknowledged their concerns but condemned their methods.
As the Revolutionary War came to an end, Congress had failed to pay many of its soldiers. In response, a group of officers from the Continental Army planned a mutiny. When they met to discuss their plans, George Washington arrived on the scene to have his say. In this emotional speech, he acknowledged their concerns but condemned their methods.
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Resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
Letter to Touro Synagogue
National Thanksgiving Proclamation
Acceptance of Command of the Continental Army
Washington's Farewell Address
On Maintaining an Army
Declaration of Independence
George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation (Deluxe, Hardbound Edition) :
The Era of Revolution : 1775-1796
The Complete Works of George Washington : A Literary Tapestry of America's Founding Moments and Identity
The Journals of George Washington : Enriched edition. An Intimate Journey Through America's Founding Father's Diary and Reflections