Lessons in Leadership: Act with Integrity
2:23 – Published February 5, 2015
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4,043Learn more about how General George Washington acted with integrity by surrendering his military commission to Congress at the end of the Revolutionary War. This act reinforced the central tenant of civilian control of the military and ensured that Washington would not become a dictator or king.
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