“[Washington had won] a war for independence and then gone home. [He embodied] the legend of the Roman who returned to his plow after saving his country.”
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Richard Brookhiser
Richard Brookhiser is an American journalist and author known for his research and writing on historical figures. Born on February 23, 1955, he graduated from Columbia University and has worked for media outlets such as National Review and The Wall Street Journal. His work covers a range of topics from George Washington to modern political figures. more
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