I knew George Washington turned down being made king by the army. But that's all I knew. After listening to this presentation, I want to read the original sources. Please list the sources you referred to in this amazing lecture.
It's easy to get desensitized because he's everywhere, from an early age we learn in school. But when you REALLY take the time one day to learn the why's it's hard not to argue he's one of the greatest men who ever walked the earth and we wouldn't be here if not for him. He is the linchpin, nobody argues that. There could be another Benjamin rush, a Tom pain, a Jefferson maybe even a Franklin but not Washington
Ours is the only Republic that has not failed in practice and has lasted under a single constitution, unchanged for 245 years. Romes Republic never lived up to its ideals as it never freed its slaves and being that it created a permanent dependent class, it decended into empire before its republican virtues ever really had chance. When Rome was a new republic and it had only its own city, Cincinnatus was a farmer Patrician just like Washington. Rome was not as of yet a slave economy. It's rustic virtue was real and ots promise was real if it would assimilate its conquered like us. Instead it enslaved its conquered and that makes for a weak Republic and an empire dependent on constant expansion. Washington putting down the army plot was the critical point. It was the point where we would either become a military dictatorship or a free republic.
Really great lecture. We need more historians like you, and more young people to learn history
Washington's Newbergh speech is beautiful. It makes me cry. Perhaps I'm too sentimental of a Patriot.
Beautiful lecture and thank you for your indefatigable energy!
I knew George Washington turned down being made king by the army. But that's all I knew. After listening to this presentation, I want to read the original sources. Please list the sources you referred to in this amazing lecture.
Wow, I knew that George Washington turned down being king. But this lecture really puts it in perspective.
It's easy to get desensitized because he's everywhere, from an early age we learn in school. But when you REALLY take the time one day to learn the why's it's hard not to argue he's one of the greatest men who ever walked the earth and we wouldn't be here if not for him. He is the linchpin, nobody argues that. There could be another Benjamin rush, a Tom pain, a Jefferson maybe even a Franklin but not Washington
Absolutely
I just started listening. I read the comments for previews. Thank you!
VERY INTERESTING and inspiring ...THANK YOU !
God bless George Washington. I'm thankful for God's providence in sending him.
Ours is the only Republic that has not failed in practice and has lasted under a single constitution, unchanged for 245 years.
Romes Republic never lived up to its ideals as it never freed its slaves and being that it created a permanent dependent class, it decended into empire before its republican virtues ever really had chance. When Rome was a new republic and it had only its own city, Cincinnatus was a farmer Patrician just like Washington. Rome was not as of yet a slave economy. It's rustic virtue was real and ots promise was real if it would assimilate its conquered like us. Instead it enslaved its conquered and that makes for a weak Republic and an empire dependent on constant expansion.
Washington putting down the army plot was the critical point. It was the point where we would either become a military dictatorship or a free republic.
Thanks!
Famous Washington scene 35:30. Gangster move.
I bet he used every detail ...he paid attention to every button .
Washington tapped Green to replace him should he have fallen.
Ángel
The culture has degradated over the last 30 years, unfortunately.
I make sure it's not me.