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John Trumbull painting of General George Washington Resigning His Commission: depicts George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Army to the Congress, which was then meeting at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, on December 23, 1783. (Courtesy: Architect of the Capitol)

John Trumbull painting of General George Washington Resigning His Commission: depicts George Washington’s resignation as commander-in-chief of the Army to the Congress, which was then meeting at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, on December 23, 1783. (Courtesy: Architect of the Capitol)