1783 ⟶ George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief

George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Conti...
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🎖️ Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed

Continental Army created by Congress with George Washington of Virginia as commanding general⟶
Continental Army Created; Washington Appointed (1775)
Continental ArmyGeorge WashingtonMilitary LeadershipFormation of ArmyAmerican RevolutionSecond Continental Congress
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✉️ Newburgh Letter Sent to George Washington

Newburgh letter sent to George Washington by Lewis Nicola⟶
Newburgh Letter Sent to George Washington (1782)
MilitaryGeorge WashingtonArmyOfficersNewburgh ConspiracyAmerican Revolution1782
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🫡 George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief

George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army⟶
George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief (1783)
George WashingtonMilitaryResignationGovernanceContinental ArmyAmerican RevolutionLeadership18th CenturyCivilian Control of Military
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📜 Newburgh Conspiracy

Newburgh Conspiracy⟶
Newburgh Conspiracy (1783)
MilitaryGeorge WashingtonContinental ArmyConspiracyGovernanceAmerican Revolution18th CenturyOfficers
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😠 Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783

Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783⟶
Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783 (1783)
MilitaryMutinyPennsylvaniaContinental ArmyGovernanceAmerican Revolution18th CenturySoldiers
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💰 Robert Morris Resigns as Superintendent of Finance

Robert Morris resigns as Superintendent of Finance and is not replaced⟶
Robert Morris Resigns as Superintendent of Finance (1784)
GovernanceRobert MorrisFinanceEconomyAmerican Revolution18th CenturySuperintendent of Finance
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