GW legend

We in America used to celebrate the birthdays of two of our most admired presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, on the 22nd and 12th of February every year. There would be some relevant content in school classes, but we didn't take the day off. 

That has turned into "Presidents Day" for which there is no content, nothing to remember or celebrate - except a three-day weekend. IMHO it was better the other way.

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So here is some content, one of the legends surrounding our first president:

In July of 1755, George Washington was with British forces (20 years before the revolution) in a battle near today's Pittsburgh: 

"Two horses were shot out from under him and his clothes were shredded with bullets. He emerged unscathed and gave glory to God, saying, "I was saved by the miraculous care of Providence that saved me beyond human expectation." From that day, his reputation for bravery and leadership spread among both the English and the Native Americans." . .  (more)

(cont'd tomorrow)