Re: April 30, 1789 in New York
Washington was the only president who didn't belong to a political party. He was also the first leader of a nation to ever peacefully turn over power to a successor. He was deferential to Congress, because he believed the voice of the people should rule. He believed the Constitution created a very limited government that operated under the authority of the people. He had his faults, but he was quite an impressive leader.
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I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson
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