Question

The Continental Congress issued this commission to: We, reposing special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, conduct, and fidelity,do, by these presents, constitute and appoint you to be General and Commander in chief,

of the army of the United Colonies, and of all the forces now raised, or to be raised, by them, and of all others who shall voluntarily offer their service...
-Commission from the Continental Congress, June 17, 1775
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
George Washington

Answer 1

George Washington

Step-by-step explanation:

The above text was said by John Adams on June 17, 1775, when he appointed George Washington as the commander of all troops in the continental army during the American Revolution. Washington exercised this position very efficiently, being nominated afterwards as the first president of the USA and being recognized today as one of the founding fathers.