America 250: George Washington's ‘Affectionate Farewell’ to His Troops and Its Lessons
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What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.
Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?
Reading about his affection for the troops makes me appreciate how personal bonds held the army together.
The emphasis on unity in his words still applies when we face division over basic principles.
Washington's farewell reminds us that true leaders put the country's future above their own power.