Q:Is George Washington's promotion to General of the Armies dated in 1776 or 1976?
A:The promotion is dated from 1976 to coincide with the United States Bicentennial celebrations. An order "backdating" the promotion to 1776 was never issued.
Q:Is "General of the Armies of the United States" a different rank from "General of the Armies"?"
A:"General of the Armies" is a shortened version of the rank "General of the Armies of the United States"
Q:Is George Washington the highest ranking United States officer?
A:George Washington's promotion order to General of the Armies established he would always be the highest ranked U.S. military officer by seniority; however, at least one other person (John Pershing) holds the same rank of General of the Armies.
