United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 596 (94th)
Joint resolution to provide for the appointment of George Washington to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States.
Introduced
29 July 1975
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Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
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6 June 2025
Summary
Establishes the rank of General of the Armies for purposes of this resolution only. Provides that such rank shall have precedence over all other grades of the Army past and present. Authorizes the President to appoint George Washington posthumously to such rank effective July 4, 1976.
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summary · EN · 29 July 1975
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-joint-resolution/596
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/94/hjres/596