How the Story of Young George Washington Offers Some Important Civic Lessons

Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne Infantry

Service, Sacrifice, and a Lifetime of Lessons By Paul A. Bauer Jr. I graduated from high school at age 17 in New York City and spent about five months attending community college. While college was a respectable path, it was not the path for me at that time. I was restless, looking for adventure, purpose, [] The post Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne Infantry appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Young Washington Biopic Highlights Early American Grit

In an age where Americans are ill-informed about their nation’s founding, 'Young Washington' highlights the obstacles of the colonial period and the resilient spirit that overcame them.

‘Young Washington’ Biopic Highlights Early American Grit

In an age where Americans are ill-informed about their nation’s founding, ‘Young Washington’ highlights the obstacles of the colonial period and the resilient spirit that overcame them. There’s always a mixture of anticipation and dread when preparing to watch a film about a tremendously important topic — especially when you know a fair bit about... The post ‘Young Washington’ Biopic Highlights Early American Grit first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Editor’s Note: Few rivalries in American history have been as consequential — or as personal — as the one between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The two men could hardly have been more different. Adams, the stocky and combative Massachusetts lawyer, was blunt to a fault and quick to suspicion. Jefferson, the tall, elegant Virginia planter, was reserved and idealistic. The two held diverging political philosophies as well. Adams preferred a strong, central government while Jefferson favored states’ rights and limited government. This rift eventually led to an epic falling out, culminating in the presidential election of 1800, as Jefferson The post Happy 250th Birthday, America! appeared first on War on the Rocks.

What would George Washington say? It's a busy year for people who portray him

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.