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American Politicians Nearly Had George Washington Fired During the Revolutionary War

History Unplugged Podcast
History Unplugged Podcast
Episode • Dec 10, 2019 • 38m
After the setbacks of 1777 and 1778, other American officers angled to take Washington's position as leader of the Continental Army. A conspiracy called the Conway Cable tried but failed to force him out. Washington shored up his support after victory at the Battle of Monmouth.

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