The Newburgh Conspiracy: Washington’s Triumph of Leadership
Words: 485 2048The Newburgh Conspiracy stands as a pivotal moment in American history, casting a shadow over the fragile democracy forged during the Revolutionary War. In the waning days of the conflict, a simmering discontent among the Continental Army officers erupted into a potential crisis that tested the nascent nation's commitment to democratic ideals. As the Revolutionary War drew to a close in 1783, the Continental Army, battle-weary and unpaid, simmered with frustration. The officers, who had fought relentlessly for American independence, […]
