Henry Cabot Lodge: “Although prevented from going to France himself, he gave to the great conflict that which was far dearer to him than his…”

We know what the compromises finally were, and how they were brought about, but we can never do exact justice to the iron will which held men together when all compromises seemed impossible, and which even in the darkest hour would not…

George Washington will always hold the love and reverence of men because they see embodied in him the noblest possibilities of humanity.

After stating plainly that the army was on the verge of dissolution, he said: "To me it will appear miraculous if our affairs can maintain themselves much longer in their present train.

When, without any self-seeking, he was placed at the head of the Revolution, he made up his mind that he would carry it through everything to victory, if victory were possible.