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THE MAN WHO WOULDN'T BE KING
James tells Sarah and Henri the story of the attempted military coup and the three Kids journey to Maryland to see Washington offer his resignation to Congress.
HISTORICAL CONTENT
Ben Franklin and John Adams sign the peace treaty with England, ending the Revolutionary War (11/30/1783).
At Newburgh, New York, some members of Washington's officer corps want him to become King and take over the country. Washington puts down the revolt - with his eyeglasses (3/15/1783). He then races to Congress and resigns
to become, once again, a farmer and private citizen (12/23/1783). When King Geroge III hears that the conquering general has not seized power, he
says, "He will be remembered as the greatest man who ever lived."
FICTIONAL STORY
James tells Sarah and Henri the story of the attempted military coup and the three Kids journey to Maryland to see Washington offer his resignation to Congress.
EMOTIONAL TAKEAWAY
There are far better ways to show strength than by using physical force. Washington shows strength in displaying his own weakness.
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