Washington set the standard for what it means to be a General leading our army, and a POTUS leading our country. What would he think of the men in those positions today?
The formalities were of importance then, to keep the intent clear for each of position of the adversaries. It bears paying attention to those formalities and what they meant.
Tara, all of your posts bear repeating, especially the "oldies but goodies".
I particularly like this one, as something so simple, yet so meaningful as a title produced the display of standoffs between the British and the American forces. I envision peacocks or colorful pheasants strutting, trying to claim the ultimate prize as I read your story. To open the letter was to minimize the role of our Commander in Chief and to gain at least, the moral victory for the British. Silly in some respects but, very important to emphasize the seriousness of the Americans.
Another piece of history I did not know. Our history is so fascinating. General/President Washington worked hard with other patriots to form a solid foundation for the nation to build upon. We could sure use a lot more men with the intelligence, fortitude and integrity in positions of leadership today.
The British were typically condescending and thought more of themselves than they ought in their colonial days. Washington was putting them on notice that we would have none of that.
What a man Gen. Washington was. All he did from this point on was get better and grow into that which the new USA needed at the time! Sure would love to meet him.
Washington set the standard for what it means to be a General leading our army, and a POTUS leading our country. What would he think of the men in those positions today?
We owe General Washington so much more than what we are witnessing today.
The formalities were of importance then, to keep the intent clear for each of position of the adversaries. It bears paying attention to those formalities and what they meant.
Tara, all of your posts bear repeating, especially the "oldies but goodies".
I particularly like this one, as something so simple, yet so meaningful as a title produced the display of standoffs between the British and the American forces. I envision peacocks or colorful pheasants strutting, trying to claim the ultimate prize as I read your story. To open the letter was to minimize the role of our Commander in Chief and to gain at least, the moral victory for the British. Silly in some respects but, very important to emphasize the seriousness of the Americans.
Thank you Tara.
Another piece of history I did not know. Our history is so fascinating. General/President Washington worked hard with other patriots to form a solid foundation for the nation to build upon. We could sure use a lot more men with the intelligence, fortitude and integrity in positions of leadership today.
The British were typically condescending and thought more of themselves than they ought in their colonial days. Washington was putting them on notice that we would have none of that.
That's one of the best things I've ever heard. A very gentlemanly way of garnering respect.
Thank you, Tara.
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Stand your ground. Something I hope to not have to do in the same manner.
Brilliant! The General remained a gentleman even in the face of arrogance.
Thanks TR!
A wonderful historical gem to start my day. Thank you Tara!
And Rightly so General Washington Sir!
Thank you Tara 😊 Enjoy your weekend 😉
What a man Gen. Washington was. All he did from this point on was get better and grow into that which the new USA needed at the time! Sure would love to meet him.
Oh that we would have people with the same set of standards today and the backbone to administer said standards.
This shows the brilliance and nerve of General George Washington. A man for the ages. Thanks Tara.