| Title | : | Acceptance of Command of the Continental Army |
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| Author | : | George Washington |
| Release | : | 2018-07-02 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | History |
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| 1 | Acceptance of Command of the Continental | George Washington |
| George Washington gained a reputation for military excellence for his service in the French and Indian War. This experience, combined with his unique situation as a relative outsider, made him an obvious choice to lead the Continental Army. Washington managed to get a ragtag army into fighting form, leading them to victory against all odds. Yet he remained humble; in this acceptance speech, he said, “I am truly sensible of the high Honor done me in this Appointment… I do not think myself equal to the Command I am honored with.” |
