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Washington and Lincoln

“Washington taught the world to know us, Lincoln taught us to know ourselves.” The Father of our nation presided over the War, the Constitutional Convention, and the first Presidency with integrity and strength of character. His reluctance to take the office of President was probably also what made him so great. If only these [...]

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Washington DC

Past disappointments cannot overshadow the swell of pride and patriotism I feel upon seeing my nation’s capital for the first time. While recent history calls to mind mistakes shameful and embarrassing, standing in the National Mall and gazing upon the fatherly countenance of Lincoln, staring up at the soaring monument to Washington, and moved [...]

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