Posted on 02/21/2022 9:41:54 AM PST by Kaslin
On Presidents Day, it is important to remember the exceptional leaders of our nation, the legacies they left behind, and what we can learn from them today.
Presidents Day initially honored the birth of America’s first president – George Washington. Because of Washington’s indispensable role in the founding of our nation, America has celebrated his birth since 1800, following his death in 1799.
America’s Founding Fathers held Washington in their highest esteem and knew his moral force transcended politics and personal ambition. Washington commanded the Continental Army for eight years during the American Revolution, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and served two terms as the first president of the United States.
In Washington’s Farewell Address, in which he announced his decision to decline a third presidential term, he wrote, "I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both."
At a time when others may have gone astray and followed in the footsteps of autocrats and dictators, he, and perhaps he alone, would not.
Studying Washington enables us to gain a more complete understanding of the principles and ideals on which our nation was founded. To that end, we produced "The First American," a documentary film that explores the life and legacy of George Washington.
Washington’s example, built upon a framework of human equality and liberty under the law, was carried forward by another American president, Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln made clear throughout his campaign and presidency that America’s founding principles were worthy of preserving and defending, even as he shepherded the nation through internal conflict.
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How come Washington and Lincoln no longer have a day named after them, yet MLK does ?
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As far as I am concerned, today is George Washington’s birthday. Those turds who differ are free to do as they please because I don’t really notice that they exist.
Can’t answer that.
But, like Presidents Washington and Lincoln, the worthwhile lessons from MLK are likewise ignored.
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