Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Passage: On June 15, 1775, the Congress elected by unanimous vote George Washington as Commander-in-Chief, who accepted and served throughout the war without any compensation except for reimbursement of expenses.\n\nQuestion: Based on this passage, who was chosen to lead the continental army?
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This is the relevant information: On June 15, 1775, the Congress elected by unanimous vote George Washington as Commander-in-Chief, who accepted and served throughout the war without any compensation except for reimbursement of expenses.
The answer: George Washington.
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