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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As America celebrates Independence Day, the holiday has succumbed to the efforts to politicize everything. The difference in framing between the left and right is radical. Summary As America celebrates Independence Day, there are many aspects …