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Yes, that is precisely the point.
To be fair, I'm giving Washington credit for his acts in FORMING the nation, as well as his crucial role as the first President.
Not only did he accomplish the incredible feat of defeating the British, despite a totally impoverished army; but also, he pushed hard for the creation of a strong central government and the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton was a young lawyer who worked for Washington during the War.
What Washington and Lincoln have in common is that, without them, the USA might never have existed or might have ceased to exist. They were the ultimate NATION BUILDERS.
This is what sets them apart from Reagan ... and Trump ... so far. Though President Trump is also facing dissolution of America into socialist/globalist Shitholia, and/or Chinese communist subjugation.
Let's take another look at his place in history after his 8-year term. It may very well stack up with the greatest of all time.
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