Liberty's Kids 126 - Honor and Compromise

It is clear in Zagat's life that Bill is out of his league and patriotic. Here are some exciting scenes from today's episode of Liberty's Kids. We wish you to be replaced by himself. A victory would practically guarantee that his name would be blackened. The objective of this war. does not spare my reputation, it is freedom, the British have been in control of this war, sent General Green, how many battles did they win or, indeed, how is our commander in chief, his opposition to this attack borders on treason, as the spring. It is a promise of new beginnings.

I am delighted that the United States and France are now allies. I am sure that this new alliance will bring peace. The British will not have the stomach to be dragged into a world war with France. However, I have a serious concern so serious that I have sent this note by secret messenger to ensure its safe arrival. The Minister from France will arrive on the shores of the United States in a moment. We must salute it as a nation united in 13 separate states. Please convey my deepest sense of urgency to Henry Laurens and the other members of Congress put aside your differences and speak with a strong, united voice Virginia's arguments are meaningless Maryland's arguments are crazy your voices maybe They are not united but they are strong gentlemen It has been three years since Benjamin Franklin wrote a draft of these Articles of Confederation and we still cannot find the resolution to approve them as president of this Congress.

I find it embarrassing, yes, we will approve them when they are fair, mr. Chase is being unreasonable, Mr. Lee is being ridiculous, excuse me mr. Lawrence, news has just arrived from dr. Franklin in France, the French minister will arrive in less than a month, he must see us as a united nation or our critical alliance with France may not hold, gentlemen, our freedom is at stake. I say Maryland, your time is. Sometimes I wish Congress were more similar. In the military, one person gives orders and others follow our question, kind of like having a king, why not identify specific points of contention and address them one by one?

I support that motion. Virginia and Maryland agree that it's a miracle if you're going to be one. my assistant, you have to learn to be on time and not run into journalists Sully, what did I miss? See those women over there, they're Philadelphia women who launder and spy for General Washington. Real spies, they say, the British officers have demanded their laundry next week, whether it's finished or not, you know what that means, they won't give you the clothes they wanted, even though it means the British finally retreated from Philadelphia? This is a great story for me, Julie, but what about the spies when you write it down ladies you have done your country a great service thank you we have a great opportunity before us sir.

Hamilton calls a court martial for this afternoon. Yes sir. Wow, have you seen that General Washington is working with a whopping number of them to form an Indian company to fight the British? He was talking about his elves, excuse me, but those are the most wonderful ones. Of everything I won in a tribal contest, you have to win them in a contest. Yes, but there are many other turkey feathers, all you have to do is catch a turkey and pluck a feather, gentlemen, we have identified the three main problems that will block our ratification of the Articles of Confederation one on how to divide the costs of a central government between the different states it is absurd that a state like my Maryland with limited land and resources cannot be expected to pay the same for this war as Lee's Virginia, which claims vastly more territory and the right to expand much more territory.

Where are you going outside? It's too windy here, ducky, ducky. Shh, despite the British withdrawal from Philadelphia and despite their slow retreat, I can't give credence to your desire to just attack them in general. a fool would seriously consider such a move sir you are talking to your oh it is tempting to be sure that is exactly what they want us to do right kill him let's not kid ourselves the brits have been in control of this war from the beginning , i guess. that's why they replaced General Howe with General Clinton. It is not our place to doubt the largest army in the world.

Clinton has allowed a soldier with many victories under his belt. General Greene, how many battles have you or, indeed, our commander in chief won, so you will not accept these outrageous insults to your

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, but the American soldier makes his escape better, then Washington wisely knows, no doubt, soon recognized that Farley was preparing any type of attack, so we. We do nothing and waste this golden opportunity to attack our guilt, unfortunately Monsieur Lafayette, I am not the most experienced soldier here to make that decision, gentlemen, I suggest that we postpone the session for a while so that we can consider your advice, whose side is generally Anyway I'm starting to wonder why we took him out of British custody at least we could have left his poodles behind they put that French blood to shame.

Finally I found a fool which is an unusual way to hunt turkeys its value Dulles you have to form a the fool the turkey or the hunter I'm deaf I'm afraid I'm MonaVie Abraham mmm could I teach you an easier way to hunt turkeys how are my people a girl Huge, could you put me down first since we haven't been able to resolve the issue of how to divide federal spending, could we at least agree on how each state will be represented in Congress? We have a perfectly adequate system now one state one vote is there any objection to the current agreement if they can agree on this perhaps?

You can agree on the other points, then we agree. Well, on to the next topic, Mr. President Maryland insists that General Washington give us a victory on the battlefield, why wouldn't a victory impress the French more than any act this Congress could pass? pursue this Congress can't even agree on whether or not Washington is worthy of his command, let's get back to the matter at hand, he talks about that fruit, never mind Washington, let's get to the articles, leave him alone to do his thing work and let's do ours. Some delegates do not believe in General Washington.

They could all use more determination from the general to unite this country. The retreating column is 8-10 miles long, yes, and despite the heat there, we are surrounded by uniforms and carrying 4 packs. They are fighting. Gentlemen, I think we should take this opportunity to attack the enemy while he is most vulnerable. What do they say? We could easily attack his flank and rear without entering into a full-blown battle. We will never have an opportunity like this again. I say that fighting in general I am passionately opposed to such action we your opposition to this attack borders on betrayal I am sorry sir it is not logical high risk of disaster when a French alliance is so close to it because we must show the French that we are worthy of an alliance Sir, and with a victory deal the British a double blow, we will attack, that is my decision and the final overall command of the attack force is yours. 1,500 men.

I'm sorry, I must refuse. 1,500 men. An insignificant number had to reject it on principle. It is not like this? Washington would not dare confront assassinations. The enemy will have me. He knows I'm his military superior. He is not suitable to command the god sergeant. No, he won't move forward without me. If he does it, we will be the In the end, 1,500 men and if we reach his flank we will be able to take them. You must not say a word to anyone. These are military secrets. My dear Maki, if Li stays true to his convictions and refuses to give up on this. attack I need you to intervene, Your Excellency.

I'll start making plans right away. I have called this private meeting so that the three of us can reach an agreement on the most difficult issue before us and then we can talk to each other, the states with the West. Territories like Maryland will be asked to turn them over to the central government. What will we get in return? We can't expect either party to be completely happy. Samuel, you are clever. Henry, so Richard it is my responsibility to convince our colleagues. Sam. We must end this stalemate, sorry for interrupting, good evening, Miss Phillips. Washington intends to engage the enemy, this is it gentlemen, Washington must win this battle, hurry up REE, they are reviewing battle plans, sorry, I understand they put 5,000 men under command. command of a 20 year old boy not a boy sir the Marquis de Lafayette half of the army I feel insulted sir general you rejected the command I disapproved of the strategy however my

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requires that I now take charge it has become an important commitment you are You have the right to general command, it is yours if you wish, we will attack tomorrow at dawn concentrating horses and batteries on the British western flank at Monmouth.

I suspected he had recovered, let's hope he fights as fiercely in the field as he does at headquarters. Overall, Washington has tasked me to take control here and require a full accounting of his forces, cavalry, artillery and infantry so that he can show you more and my plans. His plans are of no use to me, of course, you have your own to make. Plans are as useless as the enemy on the march. I will improvise my strategy in response to their moves. Our forces are now positioned to provide Lee with full support. Gentlemen, he has begun.

One of you, throw me a feather. He come back here. We have to stay. with Andre Audrey, come on, where is he going? our trips and retreats, sir, he is telling the truth. Look, you handcuffed me, my video, you're lucky it wasn't your life, saleswoman, Ellen, poodles, in general, what are you doing here? Look, leave what on this earth. are you ready? I have ordered a general withdrawal, coward, which is contrary to my orders, come, cowards, the soldiers, your soldiers are out of control, constantly disobeying. I found myself on the largest plane in America when the troops I commanded would be defenseless against the enemy, a horse and as you well know. , I was against this from the beginning, this may all be true, but you shouldn't have undertaken it unless you intended to move forward.

Open your eyes, these farmers are no match for the British army. Leave the field sir, you are relieved of your command, don't be ridiculous, I'm the only professional, so have you done it? I will not allow you to despise these worthy men, much less command them for one more minute, yes, I will not allow it. To lose this battle, take up positions behind those hedges and hold that ridge, we are done with Washington, what a hill and what the story is, despite the terrible heat, our reorganized troops repulsed several enemy attacks, although the day ended in a draw, The British have learned a new respect. for the fighting determination of our army in your service, General George Washington, gentlemen, we remain deadlocked in our effort to pass the Articles of Confederation, this is the kind of strength and discipline we need if we are to become a nation.

I can only hope that we are able to make it in the longest battle of the war so far. Our commander in chief has shown the world that he deserves that title, and Washington has agreed, with deep regret, to court-martial General Lee. It has been an exhausting time for the soldier. civilians alike, but we have all learned that even the best plans are meaningless without the discipline and determination to carry them out. Talk about exhausting