Named Commander-In-Chief After Presidency
Back in 178, the United States had been anxious about the possibility of a French invasion. It was then that George Washington became the commander-in-chief of the US Military. While he was no longer the president at the time, they knew that his name would help with recruitment since he was a very well-known figure. He only went on to serve as an advisor because of his age at the time, but he did say that he wished he could have helped more. In one letter, he said that he did not know much about what was happening in the military at the time.
Named Commander-In-Chief After Presidency
Twice Saved The American Revolution
During the Revolutionary War, his actions proved to be successful in saving the Colonial effort. This did not happen once but twice! After suffering several defeats in New Jersey and New York in 1776, he decided to make the bold decision to cross the Delaware River even though most people would have just fallen back. It led to three key victories that helped them both beat the English and improve the morale of the American soldiers. In 1781, he decided to launch an attack on the British Army at Yorktown. The victory was a major turning point in the course of the war.
Twice Saved The American Revolution
