George Washington, acutely aware of the accomplishments and potential of the American Revolution, used his Mount Vernon estate both to preserve the memory of events that had created a new nation and to forward his keen vision of what that nation might become. During the 1780s and 1790s, an era when neither public museums nor a national library existed, visitors to Mount Vernon viewed John Trumbull's iconic image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Houdon's famous bust of the countryis preeminent hero, and Washington's voluminous wartime correspondence. More important, they...
George Washington, acutely aware of the accomplishments and potential of the American Revolution, used his Mount Vernon estate both to preserve the...
George Washington, acutely aware of the accomplishments and potential of the American Revolution, used his Mount Vernon estate both to preserve the memory of events that had created a new nation and to forward his keen vision of what that nation might become. During the 1780s and 1790s, an era when neither public museums nor a national library existed, visitors to Mount Vernon viewed John Trumbull's iconic image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Houdon's famous bust of the countryis preeminent hero, and Washington's voluminous wartime correspondence. More important, they...
George Washington, acutely aware of the accomplishments and potential of the American Revolution, used his Mount Vernon estate both to preserve the...
Jean B. Lee's memoir, GOD HAS MY BACK is a potpourri of intriguing episodes affording glimpses into the author's romantic adventures, spiritual struggles, interpersonal conflicts and victories. It is an easy read. It's a witty, passionate testimonial of one who has been journeying with Christ from childhood to adulthood. The reader will experience a gamut of emotions-from hilarity to pathos---on this journey with the author. It appeals to a wide cross-section of age groups, and will even inspire some to start their own journals.
Jean B. Lee's memoir, GOD HAS MY BACK is a potpourri of intriguing episodes affording glimpses into the author's romantic adventures, spiritual strugg...
