Washington Resigning his Commission John Trumbull Poster

General George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army to the Congress, which was then meeting at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, on December 23, 1783. This action was of great significance in establishing civilian, rather than military rule, leading to a republic, rather than a dictatorship. Washington stands with two aides-de-camp addressing the president of the Congress, Thomas Mifflin, and others, such as Elbridge Gerry, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison. Mrs. Washington and her three grandchildren are shown watching from the gallery, although they were not in fact present at the event. However it is rumoured that the painting does portraits Washington at different stages of his life. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:General_George_Washington_Resigning_his_Commission.jpg "washington resigning his commission" washington "george washington" "john trumbull" trumbull "general washington" "general george washington" "george washington resigning his commission" "general george washington resigning his commission" "revolutionary war" "american revolution" "founding father" "president washington" "president george washington"