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Washington decided he was the only man to do the job. He had a uniform made and went to Congress. His argument to Congress was he was the only one with military experience from the French and Indian War ( he was a British officer in the war and really did make a mess of the job) and they should name him General/Commander of the troops. They did and the rest is history.

Additional Note: This happened in 1761.

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