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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

The man was simply remarkable, so dedicated to the service of his country and fellow citizens that he sacrificed his life for their good. No one of lesser character could have given this nation a better beginning. It is a shame that his modern successors are so venal and self-serving. No wonder this nation is well into a spiral of decline! God help us.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Wow Betsy Tara Ross! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Bruce Barlond's avatar

They wouldn’t let Washington quit!

They knew the country needed him and they needed him leading the nation!

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

As you hold Washington selfless and public service standard up to present day egocentric elected officials you get a sense of why that shinning light on a hill is rapidly dimming. What once were those qualities that set America apart are being melded into the abyss of global sameness. God Save America!

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Wally Firkins's avatar

President George Washington was probably the only man publicly known to the whole country who could lead the nation when it was so young and there was so much distrust among the states.

The father of our country couldn't retire until he completed his second term and at that time, his retirement seemed right, as he didn't want to be king. Thank you Tara.

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Lynn Garrott's avatar

Washington is such a hero to me. Time after time he put his wishes aside to serve his country. The country was a tumultuous mess, and Washington just wanted to go home and live his life in the peace he gave so much to obtain. Thank you for this inside look into the heart of “the father of our country.”

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Charles Baesler's avatar

Washington was a great Leader of our Country. I am sure he was very disappointed that he had to serve 4 more years. It was he who declared that political parties could be the ruination of our Republic!

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Diana Erbio's avatar

Our new nation was blessed to have a man like George Washington who was so dedicated to keeping our nation united and free 🇺🇸

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