Subject:  American Minute - July 13 - George Washington, Commander-in-Chief
Date:  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:14:18 -0500
American Minute with Bill Federer

July 13

After George Washington retired from being President, he became
Commander-in-Chief of the Army for a second time.

The year before he died he received an urgent plea from President
John Adams, as France, in the midst of revolution, was demanding
extortion payments not to harass American ships.

The cry went out "Millions for defense, but not a cent for tribute."

Washington agreed and replied, JULY 13, 1798:

"Satisfied, therefore, that you have...exhausted, to the last drop,
the cup of reconciliation, we can, with pure hearts, appeal to Heaven
for the justice of our cause; and may confidently trust the final
result to that kind Providence who has, heretofore, and so often,
signally favored the people of these United States."

George Washington continued: "

Thinking in this manner, and feeling how incumbent it is upon every
person, of every description, to contribute at all times to his
country's welfare, and especially in a moment like the present, when
everything we hold dear and sacred is so seriously threatened, I have
finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of
the Armies of the United States."

Then, on March 6, 1799, President John Adams declared a National Day
of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer to the Most High God."



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