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Heather Cox Richardson dives into a transformative moment in U.S. history with the establishment of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. This move, catalyzed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord, signified a shift in military strategy, leading to the appointment of George Washington. Despite setbacks like supply shortages and morale issues, reforms and foreign aid ultimately culminated in victory at Yorktown. Explore how this legacy resonates today—the full story awaits. [Read more](heathercoxrichardson.substack.) #AmericanHistory #ContinentalArmy #GeorgeWashington

Letters from an American · June 13, 2025By Heather Cox Richardson

A quotation from Washington

The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, ’till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the People to establish Government presupposes the duty of every Individual to obey the established Government.

George Washington (1732-1799) American military leader, Founding Father, US President (1789-1797)
Essay (1796-09-17), “Farewell Address,” Claypoole’s American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia (1796-09-19)

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/washington-george/72…

A few favorite pics from our 2013 visit to Washington DC.
The first pic, of the Washington Monument, taken from across the Tidal Basin, looks like a postcard.. The lighting was just right.
The second is the Jefferson Memorial framed by the cherry blossoms.
The third features tourists enjoying DC's famous cherry blossom festival along the Potomic Park Tidal Basin.
The last photo is the Washington Monument peeking up through the cherry blowwoms. You can see the scafolding that was in place. The giant obelisk was being repaired after a rare earthquake hit the East Coast in 2011.
#CherryBlossoms #WashingtonDC #WashingtonMonument #JeffersonMemorial #ThrowbackThursday #ThrowbackThursdays #Potomic #DCTidalBasin #DC #USCapital #tourism #WashingtonChannel #PotomicPark #ThomasJeffersonMemorial #ThomasJefferson #GeorgeWashington #CherryBlossomFestival

Stone by Stone: Justin Bateman’s Incredible Pebble Portraits in Thailand

Discover Justin Bateman’s breathtaking pebble art, including the iconic “George Washingstone,” created in Bangkok, Thailand. Made with stones from a railway, this temporary masterpiece blends history, nature, and creativity.

streetartutopia.com/2025/04/19

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