George Washington: the father of a nation
Mar 17, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS: JONNY WILKES
The name ‘Washington’ refers to more than an important figure in the history of the United States: it’s part of the national psyche. It’s the name of the capital, a towering obelisk in that city, an entire state – the list goes on and on. And George Washington’s face is everywhere, from statues to the money in Americans’ wallets. For many, Washington stands above the rest of the illustrious Founding Fathers, remembered as, in the words of Continental Army general Henry Lee: “First
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