The most trusted man in America

Published: February 18, 2008, 1:05 pm

George Washington held that honor back in the 1780’s, after a most distinguished military career and just when the Constitutional Convention turned to him to be the nation’s first president. That’s why presidential scholar Gleaves Whitney believes this day should be returned to what it used to be, the celebration of Washington’s Birthday. People ask why a few of us presidential junkies would like to see Presidents' Day changed back to Washington's Birthday. The technical explanation has to do with a misguided law called HR 15951 that was passed in 1968 to make federal holidays less complicated. The real answer is simply this: George Washington is our greatest president, and too few American children know why. Actually, too few adults as well. During the American Revolution, Washington put service before self. His personal example was his greatest gift to the nation. It has often been said that the Father of our country was less eloquent than

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