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"His Excellency: George Washington," authored by Joseph J. Ellis, delves into the life and legacy of America's first president. The book illuminates Washington's character, leadership qualities, and the complexities of his role during the American Revolution and the formation of the United States. Ellis portrays Washington not just as a...
{Asked to explain the defeat, Adams put it succinctly: "In general, our Generals were out generalled."} Washington
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
{Asked to explain the defeat, Adams put it succinctly: "In general, our Generals were out generalled."} Washington
As far as his contemporaries were concerned, there was no question about his stature in American history. In the extravaganza of mourning that occurred in more than four hundred towns and hamlets throughout the land, he was described as the only indisputable hero of the age, the one and only His Excellency.
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
As far as his contemporaries were concerned, there was no question about his stature in American history. In the extravaganza of mourning that occurred in more than four hundred towns and hamlets throughout the land, he was described as the only indisputable hero of the age, the one and only His Excellency.
It is well known, that when one side only of a story is heard, and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it, insensibly.
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
It is well known, that when one side only of a story is heard, and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it, insensibly.
He found himself in the ironic position of being the indispensable man in a political world that regarded all leaders as disposable.
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
He found himself in the ironic position of being the indispensable man in a political world that regarded all leaders as disposable.
Having now finished the work assigned me, Washington solemnly said, I retire from the great theatre of Action....I here offer my Commission, and take leave of all the enjoyments of public life. The man who had known how to stay the course now showed that he also understood how to leave it. Horses were waiting at the door immediately after Washington read his statement. The crowd gathered at the doorway to wave him off. It was the greatest exit in American history.
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
Having now finished the work assigned me, Washington solemnly said, I retire from the great theatre of Action....I here offer my Commission, and take leave of all the enjoyments of public life. The man who had known how to stay the course now showed that he also understood how to leave it. Horses were waiting at the door immediately after Washington read his statement. The crowd gathered at the doorway to wave him off. It was the greatest exit in American history.
The old adage applied: if God were in the details, Colonel Washington would have been there to greet him upon arrival.
Joseph J. Ellis His Excellency: George Washington
The old adage applied: if God were in the details, Colonel Washington would have been there to greet him upon arrival.
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