Mount Vernon changing Washington's image

Free Lance Star ^ | 5/19/2006 | MICHAEL ZITZ

[Pharmboy]

We cannot do enough to get the word out about the one man who set the course for the greatest country that ever was. James Rees is the right man at the right time.

[Pharmboy]

The Washington Family Coat of Arms.

Freepmail me to get ON or OFF this RevWar/Colonial History/General Washington ping list.

[martin_fierro]

MOUNT VERNON

George Washington slept there, you know.

[wagglebee]

James Rees, Mount Vernon's executive director, said the film will portray the real George Washington, whom he called "the 18th century's greatest action hero." The image-changing effort could make Washington "a new kind of American Idol."

People generally know the genius of men such as Franklin and Jefferson, but few are aware of how much of a larger than life figure Washington really was. Without his genuine leadership, it is possible that the outcome of the Revolution would have been very different.

[Pharmboy]

Indeed he did, sir.

All he wanted was to be with Martha and manage the farm.

[Pharmboy]

No question. His magnaminity made America.

[skeeter]

You're right. The more one reads about Washington, the more one has to admire him.

If there's anyone in this country's history that deserves a holiday by name, its Washington.

[SteveMcKing]

There are ghosts there.

[KevinDavis]

I agree.

[Pharmboy]

I should hope so...

[Mrs. Shawnlaw]

He was such a prolific and eloquent writer. We have a book of his writings published by Liberty Press. It must be 3 inches thick!

[sit-rep]

Looks like they're trying to fix somethin that ain't broke again... Will they ever learn??

Change the aura of GW, and you change the meaning of the country IMHO...

[leda]

sounds like a must see for us in october

[aculeus]

BTTT

[goodnesswins]

What's the name of the book you have.....I might want to get my hands on that one.....Thanks.

And, thanks, Pharmboy for posting this.

[Pharmboy]

Part of the reason for that is The General KEPT EVERYTHING.

Although truly humble, he knew what he meant and what he would mean to the New Republic.

[Mrs. Shawnlaw]

http://www.libertyfund.org/

Browse the catalogue!
Anything from Cato to Adam Smith to....

[operation clinton cleanup]

I was lucky enough to have parents that took me to Mt. Vernon as part of a family vacation. All school taught me was that he chopped down a cherry tree, crossed the Potomac, and rallied the troops at Valley Forge.

[Pharmboy]

I believe thay are trying to enhance his image. Moving away from the grey-haired granny look, Rees is showing him for the youthful leader that he was.

[Pharmboy]

You were brought up right, friend.