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The Star Spangled Banner Fourth of July (2013) This is the story about the Star Spangled Banner. And a little bit about our country, and a little bit about you. Some historians claim that the most important political act in American History was neither the daring signing or publishing of the Declaration of Independence, nor was it the brilliant design or ratification of the U.S. Constitution. But that it was when George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, purposely chose to step down from power. Evidently this was the first time in world history that the leader of a great nation voluntarily left office of his own accord. Prior to Washington, if a leader or king did not die of natural causes they were either overthrown or assassinated. By the way, this was not the first time Washington gave up power. After he won the Revolutionary War, rather than take over as the conquering hero/general, he turned back his military commission to the civilian leaders w...

The prayer below was written by George Washington as part of a short letter, dated June 14, 1783 at Newburgh, New York at the close of the Revolutionary War. It was sent to the thirteen governors of the newly-freed states on June 14, 1783. I offer it here to commemorate Memorial Day. See the very center of the prayer, where he asks the governors and all of us to remember "particularly our brethren who have served in the field." (Outline and emphasis added by me.) George Washington's Prayer for the Nation Circular Letter Addressed to the Governors of all the States on the Disbanding of the Army   a.  I now make it my earnest prayer,  b.  that God would have you, and  the state over which you preside , in  his holy protection ;    c.  that he would  incline the hearts of the citizens  to cultivate     d.  a  spirit of subordination  and  obedience  to government,   ...

Ryan chose the following images to draw on this Sunday afternoon. First, he drew a picture of the actual sword that George Washington used in the Revolutionary War. We visited Mt. Vernon again a few days ago, and Ryan saw the sword in a glass case. His picture below shows the sword resting in the display case. The second picture is of the Declaration of Independence. The initial R and D stand for Ryan and Declaration. He chose all by himself, the yellow background to look like the actual paper, and he chose the caligraphy pen to represent the words of the Declaration. The third picture is of a Revolutionary War pistol. The fourth picture he called Heart Lightsaber and sent to his Dad for Father's Day.

~ Jefferson Survives The Spirit and Promise of the Founding Fathers Planted in Our Hearts April 26, 2008 (Philadelphia) ~ CONTENTS Intro Purpose / Vision Place Religion / God [NOTE] Washington’s Prayer Words and Deeds The Promise is to All Servants The Afterlife / Union Debt We Owe Testify INTRO Two of the most important political events in history occurred not too far from here. Yes, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of these United States are paramount acts by such an extraordinary gathering of great and honorable minds. However, I have in mind two other events. These two events illustrate how much impact the principles and actions of ONE MAN can have. They are the laying down of power -- unheard of in the annals of history. The first happened when after defeating the most powerful army in the world – the British Army -- General George Washington returned to the Congress and gave up power. This is the congress which makes one think of how Captain ...