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First Principles: Assimilation Is Best Encouraged
“The policy or advantage of [immigration] taking place in a body (I mean the settling of them in a body) may be much questioned; for, by so doing, they retain the Language, habits and principles (good or bad) which they … Continue reading
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First Principles: The Way to Modify Government Is Through Amendment
“If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change … Continue reading
First Principles: Seek Truth Steadily
“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” — George Washington
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First Principles: It Is the Duty of Nations To Follow God
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” — George Washington (1789)
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Tagged Ackowledge, Duty, First Principles, George Washington, God, God's Will, Gratitude, Nations, Obedience, Prayer
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Washington’s Legacy
Washington’s Legacy by Michael Romani Looking back on the edges of history Today, I am thinking how Washington Aided by others acted to save his legacy Like most creatures, born of necessity Sown were the bitter fruits of American victory … Continue reading
First Principles: Value Our Veterans
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George … Continue reading
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First Principles – A Republic Must Guard Against Undue Foreign Influence
“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.” – George Washington … Continue reading
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Tagged Corruption, First Principles, Foreign Influence, Free People, George Washington, Government, Republic, Vigilance
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First Principles: Be A Person of Integrity Always
“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” – George Washington
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Washington’s Farewell Address – George Washington
There are contradictory reports of when George Washington’s Farewell Address was first published. I will stick with the date being September 15, 1796 until I can confirm otherwise. This is the date I have read previously. The second date I … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Farewell Address, George Washington, Harvard Classics, History, Unity
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First Principles: Immigration Includes A Reasonable Expectation of Assimilation
“The policy or advantage of [immigration] taking place in a body (I mean the settling of them in a body) may be much questioned; for, by so doing, they retain the Language, habits and principles (good or bad) which they … Continue reading
