The Newburgh Conspiracy, Part 3: George Washington Upholds Revolutionary Principles

The Newburgh Conspiracy represents a time when our nation came closest to deviating from our core revolutionary principles of representative government with civilian control of the military. Only George Washington’s steady and unselfish leadership on March 15, 1783, when he calmed the discontent of Continental Army soldiers, prevented this devastating event from happening. Watch the final video in our three-part series on the Newburgh Conspiracy as Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, explores how General Washington’s selflessness might be his greatest victory for our country, and why it still matters today.
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Mount Vernon
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Nice Tom, love it USMC VETERAN

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Well done, Tom

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“Civilian Control” only as good as the available civilians…