The Fourth of July is the perfect time to reflect on the men and women who made our country great. Happy Independence Day! 1) George Washington’s Address to Congress Resigning His Commission (December 23, 1783). George Washington resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army and returned to his farm as a private citizen. Washington’s voluntary surrender of power helped immortalize him as the “American Cincinnatus.” King George III reportedly said, “If [Washington] does that, he will …
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Writers, reporters, and podcasters from across the political spectrum took a break from the news cycle to offer reflections about America for Independence Day. The Center The Associated Press reported on Biden’s “steep slide” from July …