On March 4, 1784, George Washington, soon to be the "commander and chief" had spoken in front of a large audience in New York City, where he suddenly spoke about monarchies, and how it was: "America's duty to support its king". Confusing the audience below where Washington was speaking. Some of the audience members had even began to throw things at Washington. So much so, that Washington's guards had to apprehend the now turning mob. Washington was even forced to withhold his coronation as king. Also, being forced to have the event indoors and limit the audience.