Washington bids farewell to his officers
On this day in 1783, future President George Washington, then commanding general of the Continental Army, summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern in New York City to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life.
SIDE NOTE:
Fraunces Tavern is still open (just down the street from the Stock exchange) and if you are even in lower Manhattan, you can stop in for a beer.
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