Remembering History: On December 4, 1783, U.S. General George Washington summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life. (Fraunces Tavern is the oldest surviving building in Manhattan.)

On December 4, 1783, U.S. General George Washington summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life. (Fraunces Tavern is the oldest surviving building in Manhattan.)

On December 4, 1783, U.S. General George Washington summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life. (Fraunces Tavern is the oldest surviving building in Manhattan.)