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December 23, 1783
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It was an emotional day for George Washington,
when he said a final farewell to his officers. After the
British ships left New York Harbor on December 4, 1783
Washington set out for the Maryland State House in Annapolis,
where the Continental Congress was meeting. As
Washington rode to
Maryland, well wishers flocked to congratulate
and thank him for his role in the nation's military victory
over Great Britain. On December 23, 1783, George Washington
entered the Senate chamber of the Maryland State House, and
officially resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of
the Continental Army. |
