In honor of George Washington

/ J. F. Riordan

Today is George Washington’s birthday. He was a flawed human being, but also a great man. I hope we will all take a moment today to recognize his service to Divine Providence, in providing us with a country in which we can argue about his integrity, fight for freedom, and make the changes necessary to ensure that All Men—and Women—Are Created Equal. This country is a project, not a completed act of perfection. We have George Washington to thank for that. We owe it to ourselves and to posterity to ensure that his history—warts and all—is taught and remembered.

Today, may I suggest we all sit down for half an hour and read Washington’s Farewell Address which is a reminder and an admonishment to all Americans.

10 thoughts on “In honor of George Washington”

  3. Incredibly important document by George Washington. Perhaps, we should renew the tradition of using George Washington’s birthday for the House and Senate to read it aloud. Though I’m not optimistic a majority of our politicians could or would understand it.

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  7. I heard Washington’s farewell speech in Williamsburg a couple years ago given by an actor there. My husband and I were stunned. His words are as relevant today as they were in his time. Washington’s vision for the future, our future, is almost unsettling. He understood the failings of people and counted on our better selves for our country to survive. Thank you for the reminder.

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  8. “This country is a project, not a completed act of perfection.” This is a beautiful thought and the honest truth. A good way to look at our country.

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