I ate at the current restaurant, now at this site. Decked with history, they have colonial dishes, decorated with period prints on the walls, etc. When there, the upstairs museum was closed - still want to check that out someday.
George Washington was a VERY special, unique & amazing man. I have no doubt that he was God’s gift to a fledgling America at that crucial time in history.
I read ‘George Washington’s Sacred Fire’ by Peter A. Lillback, Jerry Newcombe some years ago and it changed me - my appreciation & respect for Washington himself, informed me as to what a miracle the founding of this country truly was, and it has further shaped my ideas about politics today. It’s not a short book - 1,100 pages.
Description:
What sets ‘George Washington’s Sacred Fire’ apart from all previous works on this man for the ages, is the exhaustive fifteen years of Dr. Peter Lillback’s research, revealing a unique icon driven by the highest of ideals. Only do George Washington’s own writings, journals, letters, manuscripts, and those of his closest family and confidants reveal the truth of this awe-inspiring role model for all generations.
Dr. Lillback paints a picture of a man, who, faced with unprecedented challenges and circumstances, ultimately drew upon his persistent qualities of character—honesty, justice, equity, perseverence, piety, forgiveness, humility, and servant leadership, to become one of the most revered figures in world history. George Washington set the cornerstone for what would become one of the most prosperous, free nations in the history of civilization.
Through this book, Dr. Lillback, assisted by Jerry Newcombe, will reveal to the reader a newly inspirational image of General and President George Washington.
Thanks iowamark. Great time for the weekly digest ping. After scolding them a bit, he pulled out a letter from a member of the congress regarding their intent to pay up. He opened it. Said nothing. He reached in for his glasses and...
"Gentlemen, you must pardon me. I have grown gray in your service and now find myself growing blind."
Here's a Wiki-quickie:
On March 13, 1978, Washington was posthumously promoted to the full grade of General of the Armies of the United States, with effective date from July 4, 1976. The promotion was authorized by a congressional joint resolution on January 19, 1976 which recommended Washington's promotion and further declared that no officer of the United States armed forces should ever outrank George Washington.
The General. First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country.
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Wonderful. The husband and I had the privilege of visiting Fraunces Tavern in March of this year. Had a great meal downstairs and then visited the museum upstairs. Got to peer into the room in which the farewell meal took place. It is set up as it had been for this occasion. Gave me goosebumps.
