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Photographer: Image via Wikimedia Commons. Painted by John Trumbull
Caption: “General George Washington Resigning His Commission”
Additional Description: Painting depicts George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Army to the Congress, which was then meeting at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, on December 23, 1783. This action was of great significance in establishing civilian, rather than military rule, leading to a republic, rather than a dictatorship. Washington stands with two aides-de-camp addressing the president of the Congress, Thomas Mifflin, and others, such as Elbridge Gerry, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison. Mrs. Washington and her three grandchildren are shown watching from the gallery, although they were not in fact present at the event.
Submitted: December 18, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Database Locator Identification Number: p628686
File Size: 5.093 Megabytes

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