Combining within himself the better qualities of the soldier, sage, statesman, and patriot, alike brave, wise, discreet, and incorruptible, the common consent of mankind has awarded him the incomparable title of Father of his Country.
Creswell describes the exceptional qualities of the individual being honored, likening him to a revered figure in history.
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