<h1>Episode Notes</h1>
<p>December 23, 1783 was an emotional day for George Washington. Crowds cheered for George Washington as he rode to Annapolis, Maryland. Despite their enthusiasm, Washington had one goal in mind – he was resigning as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Just three months earlier, the British had finally recognized American independence.</p>

Episode Notes December 23, 1783 was an emotional day for George Washington. Crowds cheered for George Washington as he rode to Annapolis, Maryland. Despite their enthusiasm, Washington had one goal in mind – he was resigning as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Just three months earlier, the British had finally recognized American independence.

Episode Notes
<p>December 23, 1783 was an emotional day for George Washington. Crowds cheered for George Washington as he rode to Annapolis, Maryland. Despite their enthusiasm, Washington had one goal in mind – he was resigning as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Just three months earlier, the British had finally recognized American independence.</p>

Week of Dec 22: George Washington resigns from the army

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Week of Dec 22: George Washington resigns from the army

Week of Dec 22: George Washington resigns from the army