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December 23
On this day in 1783, the most powerful man in the Western Hemisphere, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the United States who had achieved independence from Britain, the world’s strongest superpower, voluntarily surrendered his sword and his title to the Continental Congress in Annapolis, Maryland. He returned to his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia, expecting to live a quiet farm life. His plans were derailed a few years later when he was …Read more 
Observed: Third Monday in February Actual Birthday: February 22
Was George Washington elected unanimously? Actually the tallies of the first presidential election in 1789, submitted by electors of 10 of the 13 United States of America, were as follows:
George Washington 69 votes Read more 
(Washington Statue by Horatio Greenough)
Was George Washington elected unanimously?
Actually the tallies of the first presidential election in 1789, submitted …Read more |
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