George Washington: Address to Congress on Resigning His Commission - Milestone Documents

George Washington: Address to Congress on Resigning His Commission

( 1783 )
  • “I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my Official life, by commending the Interests of our dearest Country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them, to his holy keeping.” - Address to Congress on Resigning His Commission
  • “Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action.” - Address to Congress on Resigning His Commission
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