Show Washington Speechless George Washington first came In Into to the public eye through his hero hero- heroism heroism ism in the French and Indian War as a youth of twenty two On hIs return he became a member of Virginias Virginia's house of burgesses the th speaker of which lauded him so 10 o for his services that when Washington rose to make a little speech of thanks the words stuck In his throat and not a syllable could he utter The speaker a tactful man seeing Washington blush stammer and even tremble tor for a second quietly said Sit Sit down Mr Washington your modesty Is equal to your valor and that surpasses the power of any language that I possess |