Monthly Archives: September 2013

Washington was retired, but he was still getting news of how the newborn country was fairing.   With only a weak Congress loosely linking the 13 states, Washington knew that the country could not afford to establish a strong standing … Continue reading →

“I would never have drawn my sword in the cause of America if I could have conceived that thereby I was founding a land of slavery.” -Marquis de Lafayette “[Washington] privately made no secret of his disdain for the institution … Continue reading →

The war was over and the bulk of the army disbanded.  Washington desired nothing more than to go home.  He had won the liberty of his people, but declined every plea to lead them.  (At least for a few years). … Continue reading →

“I now make it my earnest prayer that God would have you, and the state over which you preside, in his holy protection; that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience … Continue reading →

With the help of the French and a few foolish blunders on the part of the British, the Colonials achieved victory.   I cannot imagine the uncertainty of the newly liberated Colonials.  What sort of country were they to have … Continue reading →

At the beginning of the war, a French nobleman named Lafayette set sail for America to help with the glorious cause of establishing a democracy.  More than a right hand man to Washington, he became a sort of surrogate son … Continue reading →

During the course of the Revolutionary war, Washington surrounded himself with abolitionists.  Washington, like many of his day, experienced the tension of their gross hypocrisy with owning slaves. They were fighting for their freedom with one hand, while oppressing and … Continue reading →

“No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.” -Third Amendment to the United States Constitution Before … Continue reading →

After some of Washington’s strategic failures as General, Congress decided to establish and executive committee, a “Board of War” to supervise Washington and his army.  Horatio Gates was appointed president of the board, and many of Washington’s opponents in Congress … Continue reading →

“Washington made excellent use of war councils to weigh all sides of an issue.  Never a man of lightning-fast intuitions or sudden epiphanies, he usually groped his way to firm and accurate conclusions.  Equipped with keen powers of judgment rather … Continue reading →