To: summer
Hi, summer. I hope that Jeb talks to the students about our fabulous first president next week. Happy early birthday, George Washington -who not only educated his slaves, but gave them their own property to manage, taught them trades, did all he could to give them a fighting chance to survive with their families intact and free upon his wife's death.
Oh, and there was his incredible character, courage in battle, humility and faith. (^:
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Hi, summer. I hope that Jeb talks to the students about our fabulous first president next week. Happy early birthday, George Washington -who not only educated his slaves, but gave them their own property to manage, taught them trades, did all he could to give them a fighting chance to survive with their families intact and free upon his wife's death.
Oh, and there was his incredible character, courage in battle, humility and faith. (^:
BTTT to your thoughts above.
Thanks for your posts on this thread, RC. Great, informative posts, as usual! :)
33 posted on
02/15/2002 11:00:58 AM PST by
summer
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