to the four silver stars used by U.S. general and admiral rank insignia. In 1976, as part of the American Bicentennial celebrations, a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress stated that "it is considered fitting and proper that no officer of the United States Army should outrank Lieutenant General George Washington". Hence, it was resolved that "the grade of General of the Armies of the United States (be) established" and George Washington be posthumously appointed to this grade. See also Magister militum Spahbod Constable of France Grand Domestic Shōgun Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Supreme Allied Commander Dux bellorum Grand marshal Six-star rank Hetman Chom Thap Thai References Military ranks