Judge Roy Moore: Today we celebrate the birthday of our first President, George Washington, a man so esteemed by his countrymen that he was asked not just to be their President, but also their king. Washington wisely declined the offer of ultimate power, choosing instead to devote his time and fortune in humble service to the nation he helped create. In his Farewell Address, Washington observed that he had spent "45 years of [his] life dedicated to [the country's] service with an upright zeal." He was known as the "Father of our Country" for his service in the Continental Congress, as commander in chief of the Continental Army, as president of the Constitutional Convention, and finally as the first president of the United States. Through this devoted service, he earned the admiration and respect of those with whom he served. Chief Justice John Marshall described Washington in his eulogy as "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen, [yet] second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life." Some key characteristics of Washington's dedicated, selfless service desperately need to be emulated by today's political leaders. ... [Read More]See also:
Biography of George Washington
George Washinton's Mount Vernon
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