5. George Washington's Dress Sword

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Human: *Tags Remix Inaccurate detail, Federalist and missing information *MISSING SECTION ON SIGNIFICANCE Explain Presidential Act Created by Ky Dao Clues Clues: Decorated with the dress sword Never used as a weapon Present during resignation as commander in chief Used in ceremonial occasions Significance and Research The object: A Dress Sword Description of the object: A non-battle blade, designed for decoration. The sword is light weighted, featuring a jewel-like design and a golden hilt President: George Washington, served 8 years without party affiliation Presidential Role: Commander in chief Presidential Action: Executive Order: Organized militia during Whiskey Rebellion Impact on America: The dress sword represents George Washington's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts Citations I chose this artifact because it was worn by George Washington when he resigned as commander in chief from the Revolutionary War. He later became our first president of the United States. Top Ten Objects in Mount Vernon's Collection. (n.d.). Retrieved March 01, 2017, from http://www.mountvernon.org/preservation/collections-holdings/top-ten-objects-in-mount-veron-s-collection/ George Washington. (2015, July 08). Retrieved March 01, 2017, from http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-9524786#presidency Ten Facts About Washington's Presidency. (n.d.). Retrieved March 01, 2017, from http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-first-president/ten-facts-about-washingtons-presidency/ Picture