George W. Bush’s Presidents Day Message Revinds America of Washington’s Legacy of Restraint and the Meaning of Presidential Character

On Presidents Day, former President George W. Bush delivered a message that resonated far beyond a customary holiday tribute. Without referencing any contemporary political figure by name, Bush honored George Washington for a decision that helped define the American experiment: voluntarily relinquishing power. In a political climate marked by heightened rhetoric, constitutional debate, and sharpContinue reading “George W. Bush’s Presidents Day Message Revinds America of Washington’s Legacy of Restraint and the Meaning of Presidential Character”