"But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree,
and none shall make them afraid, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.'
(Micah 4:4)
George Washington
February 22, 1732-December 14, 1799
1st President of the United States of America
The above passage was George Washington's favorite Bible verse.
In addition to being a brilliant, albeit reluctant-at-first General, who led
our country from tyranny to freedom during the Revolutionary War,
this great patriot and first leader of America loved to write,
and to read, especially his Bible, about which he stated in
April 1789: "The blessed Religion revealed in the Word of God
will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that
the best Institutions may be abused by human authority."
our country from tyranny to freedom during the Revolutionary War,
this great patriot and first leader of America loved to write,
and to read, especially his Bible, about which he stated in
April 1789: "The blessed Religion revealed in the Word of God
will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that
the best Institutions may be abused by human authority."
Prophetic speaking here, Mr. President?
O George, if you could only see the sorry state of your beloved America
today, you would be so heartbroken!
today, you would be so heartbroken!
In generations past, a portrait of George Washington hung in
nearly every school classroom in America. Today, his life and
legacy has been largely forgotten by most Americans.
nearly every school classroom in America. Today, his life and
legacy has been largely forgotten by most Americans.
While some of us can fondly recall celebrating his birthday
by making paper hatchets in art class, after listening to
the famous story of how a young George chopped down his father's
cherry tree, or remember being served cherry pie as a special dessert
in the school cafeteria, in recent years, this nation's first Commander-in-Chief
has been ruthlessly "cancelled" by the political forces of the Far Left, who
have denounced Washington as a " white racist" while instigating the
vandalization and pulling down of his statues by angry "Woke" mobs.
by making paper hatchets in art class, after listening to
the famous story of how a young George chopped down his father's
cherry tree, or remember being served cherry pie as a special dessert
in the school cafeteria, in recent years, this nation's first Commander-in-Chief
has been ruthlessly "cancelled" by the political forces of the Far Left, who
have denounced Washington as a " white racist" while instigating the
vandalization and pulling down of his statues by angry "Woke" mobs.
The birthday of America's first President, once considered a national event,
has now been turned into a mid-winter observance called, "Presidents' Day".
According to Doug Bradburn, Ph.D. President and CEO of George Washington's
Mount Vernon, "It is known more for selling cars and furniture than
as a time for honoring our first great patriot."
has now been turned into a mid-winter observance called, "Presidents' Day".
According to Doug Bradburn, Ph.D. President and CEO of George Washington's
Mount Vernon, "It is known more for selling cars and furniture than
as a time for honoring our first great patriot."
Mount Vernon in Virginia is the home of George Washington.
It is not supported, nor is it considered a state or national park, or a part of
the National Trust for Historic Preservation. According to a letter I recently
received from Dave Clark, the son of world-famous and best-selling
mystery novelist, Mary Higgins Clark, once the estate passed from the
hands of the Washington family it's upkeep has been supported solely
through the efforts of people with a great love for our nation's history
and preserving our American heritage.
It is not supported, nor is it considered a state or national park, or a part of
the National Trust for Historic Preservation. According to a letter I recently
received from Dave Clark, the son of world-famous and best-selling
mystery novelist, Mary Higgins Clark, once the estate passed from the
hands of the Washington family it's upkeep has been supported solely
through the efforts of people with a great love for our nation's history
and preserving our American heritage.
Before she began writing mystery stories, Mrs. Higgins Clark wrote
a historical novel called, "Aspire To The Heavens" (1969) which was later
renamed, "Mount Vernon Love Story' centering on the devoted
marital relationship of George and Martha Washington.
a historical novel called, "Aspire To The Heavens" (1969) which was later
renamed, "Mount Vernon Love Story' centering on the devoted
marital relationship of George and Martha Washington.
Proceeds from the sale of the book have gone to support the
preservation of Mount Vernon.
preservation of Mount Vernon.
I was fortunate enough to read this wonderful story several years ago.
Image courtesy/Amazon
However, the efforts to restore the home of our first president were
actually started 160 years ago by a woman named Ann Pamela Cunningham.
actually started 160 years ago by a woman named Ann Pamela Cunningham.
On an evening in 1853, a steamboat was sailing down the Potomac River.
When Mt. Vernon came into view, the ship's captain tolled the bell.
When Mt. Vernon came into view, the ship's captain tolled the bell.
Mount Vernon should have been an inspiring sight for all to see
as the passengers gathered on deck. The moon was full that
night and lit up the river-facing house and estate grounds
like a spotlight. To the passengers shock and dismay,
the brilliant moonlight revealed the ghastly state of
disrepair which had befallen the home of
America's first president.
The house's weathered paint was severely chipped,
the grand piazza roof was now propped up with
as the passengers gathered on deck. The moon was full that
night and lit up the river-facing house and estate grounds
like a spotlight. To the passengers shock and dismay,
the brilliant moonlight revealed the ghastly state of
disrepair which had befallen the home of
America's first president.
The house's weathered paint was severely chipped,
the grand piazza roof was now propped up with
the masts of old ships, and the once carefully
manicured front lawn and surrounding
grounds had been taken over by weeds.
manicured front lawn and surrounding
grounds had been taken over by weeds.
One of the passengers on board the steamboat that night was so taken
aback by the dilapidated condition of Mount Vernon, that she wrote
a letter to her daughter about what she had seen.
That woman was Louisa Cunningham, the mother of Ann Pamela.
aback by the dilapidated condition of Mount Vernon, that she wrote
a letter to her daughter about what she had seen.
That woman was Louisa Cunningham, the mother of Ann Pamela.
A patriotic and enterprising woman, Ann Pamela Cunningham was
so disturbed after learning what had happened to Mount Vernon, that
she launched a nationwide campaign to raise the necessary funds
to purchase the property.
It took her five years, but, in 1858, her organization, the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association, bought Mount Vernon for a whopping $200,000,
a truly astronomical sum in those days!
so disturbed after learning what had happened to Mount Vernon, that
she launched a nationwide campaign to raise the necessary funds
to purchase the property.
It took her five years, but, in 1858, her organization, the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association, bought Mount Vernon for a whopping $200,000,
a truly astronomical sum in those days!
While I am puzzled as to why Mount Vernon was never added
to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association today remains the primary caretaker of the
home and estate grounds of George Washington, and serves as
the principal guardship for maintaining his extraordinary legacy.
to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association today remains the primary caretaker of the
home and estate grounds of George Washington, and serves as
the principal guardship for maintaining his extraordinary legacy.
"More than any other man, George Washington felt the weight of
history upon him as he personally created the model to which all
future American presidents would aspire," says Mr. Bradburn.
history upon him as he personally created the model to which all
future American presidents would aspire," says Mr. Bradburn.
One model of tradition was started when George Washington took his oath
of office. He revealed his reverence for God's Word by kissing the Bible.
He also added to his spoken oath the words: "So help me God."
of office. He revealed his reverence for God's Word by kissing the Bible.
He also added to his spoken oath the words: "So help me God."
This precedent eventually fell into disuse, but, according to Peter Marshall,
co-author of "The Light And The Glory" "In modern times it was renewed
by Franklin Roosevelt, and has subsequently been followed by every President."
co-author of "The Light And The Glory" "In modern times it was renewed
by Franklin Roosevelt, and has subsequently been followed by every President."
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CHERRY PIE (ROLL UPS)
I think even George Washington would appreciate
this easy-to-make delicious dessert!
this easy-to-make delicious dessert!
12 medium tortillas
1 large can of cherry pie filling
Spoon pie filling, about 3 tablespoons into each tortilla
and roll. Arrange side by side in a buttered 13 by 9 inch pan.
and roll. Arrange side by side in a buttered 13 by 9 inch pan.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
Melt together butter and sugar.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla or lemon extract
Brush or spoon over tortillas.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Use some cherry pie filling for topping along
with some whipped cream!
Enjoy!
If you would like to make a contribution to preserve
Mount Vernon and the legacy of George Washington
please consider sending a donation to:
Mount Vernon and the legacy of George Washington
please consider sending a donation to:
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association
P.O. Box 240
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121-0240
P.O. Box 240
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121-0240
For more information, you can also access their website at:
www.mountvernon.org/preservation/mount-vernon-ladies-association
Reference material for this post courtesy:
George Washington's Mount Vernon/
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association
David Clark
Excerpts from the chapter,
"The Christian Faith of George Washington"
taken from the book,
"The Christian Faith of George Washington"
taken from the book,
"The Light And The Glory"
(1492-1793)
Revised and Expanded Edition
Peter Marshall and David Manuel
(1977, 2009)
Revell Publishing
Grand Rapids, MI
(1492-1793)
Revised and Expanded Edition
Peter Marshall and David Manuel
(1977, 2009)
Revell Publishing
Grand Rapids, MI
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