This is not meant to be a political statement. Just a little piece of history that I have always enjoyed. George Washington's chair still sits in Independence Hall, a reminder of the struggle to get it right, then and now.
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This was a very enlightening, pleasant, and educational piece, without tending to drone on and sound monotonous. Most people do find history a little boring, so rhyming did help, but I think if it is something important to you it can be rather interesting. I liked the ring of patriotic pride, and it seems appropriate with Memorial Day only a couple weeks away. Very light and entertaining read, I definitely learned a little more by reading it! Nicely done.
Yours truly, Delaney
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Delaney! Glad you enjoyed this piece of odd history.
i really like this reminder...but lately...the sun seems to be setting, and our leaders are forgetting they are in Washington to represent us...not their own agendas...
why can't they just all get along and get something done..
our forefathers would probably be sad over what is happening now...
wish their ghosts could come back and put some sense into things.
Thank you, Jacob. Knowing what I know about our forefathers, they would be sad, yes, but not terribl.. read moreThank you, Jacob. Knowing what I know about our forefathers, they would be sad, yes, but not terribly surprised. They too had their flaws (history overlooks these...) and knew that those who came after would have their flaws as well.
11 Years Ago
even as i was writing my comments i thought about that...jefferson had slaves...most of them did...t.. read moreeven as i was writing my comments i thought about that...jefferson had slaves...most of them did...they too had their flaws, you are so right about that
11 Years Ago
We discuss this a lot, how they knew that they should tackle the issue of slavery, but didn't. They .. read moreWe discuss this a lot, how they knew that they should tackle the issue of slavery, but didn't. They left that for other generations to deal with.
too bad we couldn't have those old values back again, eh? we could sorely use a couple of ben franklins and john bonhams again....this is a gleefully entertaining , if not educational, write! well done, Rita!
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
First, I have to say that was fast! Thank you, Quin! I'm glad you enjoyed. The history is accurate. .. read moreFirst, I have to say that was fast! Thank you, Quin! I'm glad you enjoyed. The history is accurate. I happen to live with one of the Rangers at Independence Park, and Franklin's comments regarding the chair are documented. Yes, some of those values would be nice...
11 Years Ago
it's all about the money now......not about the people. you're welcome!
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