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Today in History: George Washington resigns as Continental Army commander

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 1783, George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. This pivotal moment marked the end of his military service in the American Revolutionary War and symbolized his commitment to civilian governance, reinforcing the principles of democracy and leadership in the newly formed United States.

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On December 23, 1783, George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. This pivotal moment marked the end of his military service in the American Revolutionary War and symbolized his commitment to civilian governance, reinforcing the principles of democracy and leadership in the newly formed United States.