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4 unusual facts about Mario Biaggi


Mario Biaggi

In 1975 Biaggi introduced a joint resolution of Congress, Public Law 94-479, to posthumously promote George Washington to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States and restore Washington's position as the highest-ranking military officer in U.S. history.

The Conservative Party accepted his withdrawal, and nominated State Senator John Marchi.

Philip Mazzei

Biaggi, Mario: An Appreciation of Philip Mazzei - an Unsung American Patriot, in CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Washington, D.C., September 12, 1984

United States Army officer rank insignia

In 1976, Congressman Mario Biaggi of New York submitted a house resolution granting Washington the promotion.



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