
1.2 George Washington
American Presidents: Totalus Rankium
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Washington's Address and Resignation
This chapter delves into George Washington's emotional address to his soldiers, revealing personal vulnerabilities and emphasizing unity and patriotism to prevent mutiny. It also explores Washington's resignation as commander in chief and draws parallels between his desire for a quiet retirement and historical figures like Sinzanatus who voluntarily gave up power.
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