Show r. r v 1 j r f jj J r Ot 1 OVED HERITAGE G a an L i n lj ii iii t tj M m f V. i S i I r rill rt t ill s GEORGE W WASHINGTON Nestled along the west nest bank hank of the Potomac just justa a short distance from the nations nation's capital is an illustrated page from American history the history the hallowed hallowed hal hal- lowed ground of Mount Vernon Seen majestically y from the river below the residence resi resi- residence dence set atop the gently rising greensward of the river bank hank punctuated by hy skillful landscaping and curving paths seems to gain stature and dominance when viewed from a distance and to exude colonial colonial colonial colo colo- nial charm when viewed nearby from front the entrance gate The landscaping gardens trees and even ven some sonic of the shrubbery still reveal the t touch uch of the master gardener ardener surveyor soldier and statesman George b Washington A leisurely stroll through Mount 1 Vernon rekindles rekindles rekindles re re- kindles the fire of patriotism whose gl glow w has become be come collie diminished for many having freedom freedom and and not appreciating its value Not all of us have had hd the opi opportunity to visit visit this freedom shrine but hut through throughout i the nation there are others with a similar story to tell So when we mark the observance of Washington's birthday and recall his devotion and sacrifices lets let's give thought also to another heritage the heritage the Constitution the document which has made possible many of the traditions tradition we hold hoh dear While we have our political social and religious differences remember it is the Constitution which has made it possible to live and prosper with them |