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Acceptance of Command of the Continental Army

By: George Washington
Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
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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.”

Public Domain (P)2018 Audio Sommelier
Americas Military War
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