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George Washington

Washington issued his first proclamation for calling up state militias

Monday Aug 8, 1791
U.S.

On August 7, Washington issued his first proclamation for calling up state militias. After appealing for peace, he reminded the protestors that, unlike the rule of the British crown, the Federal law was issued by state-elected representatives.


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