dec 14, 1799 - Washington stops command of the Continental Army and, to the astonish of foreign observers.
Description:
what happened: Washington stops command of the Continental Army and, to the astonish of foreign observers.Why is it important: It isn important because Congress lead the thirteen independent states to war and Congress did not to so well in leading the states to war.
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Date:
dec 14, 1799
Now
~ 225 years ago