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Podcast: History Unplugged Podcast
Episode: American Politicians Nearly Had George Washington Fired During the Revolutionary War
Description: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.