March 10, 1797: George and Martha Washington leave the President's House in Philadelphia for a much-anticipated retirement at Mount Vernon.
To celebrate George Washington's retirement from the presidency, Philadelphia displayed a life-size painting showing Washington leaving a sword and helmet—symbols of power—at America's feet as he gestures towards Mount Vernon.
'General Washington's Resignation' (engraving) by Alexander Lawson, John James Barralet. Circa 1799.
'General Washington's Resignation' (engraving) by Alexander Lawson, John James Barralet. Circa 1799.
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