This day can not come to a close without mentioning our greatest American on the day of his birth.

The General who led us out of British colonialism, he then became our leading Founding Father and the first President of the new republic.

He forsook ensconcement on a throne by the people, choosing instead to serve two terms and then to return to his preferred role as Citizen.

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The man who led a nascent nation through its most turbulent years deserves our thanks and admiration for all of this, and much, much more.

Happy Birthday, General and President Washington (an order we are sure he would have preferred), and may God continue to keep you.