Show VA J A 1 1 2 1 again we approach the birthday of tha father of his country george washington was able to become first in the hearts of his countrymen b because cause ere fill s deserved this distinction and because of his honor and truth his wisdom and judgment judgement jud gement ila ha arose above the intrigues of the selfish and jealous bealo ais men aed tle turmoil of party passion and pointed the way to rational strength in national righteousness the acts of no man in public life have lave been free from criticism nor has liis his character remail cd urn un sailed but fewer of these shafts have been turned on washington washing aton than on other men who have held such high positions of trust and honor but they cannot dim the luster that has gathered around his name or detract from the reverence in which he is held by every patro itic american |