Washington resignation film, 1983.

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Washington resignation film, 1983.

Videos of the bicentennial reenactment of George Washington's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783.

8 videos.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6762446

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