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George Washington's Legacy: Citizenship Trumps Partisanship.

Jan 24, 2025

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A symbolic political cartoon-style image of George Washington depicted as a strong and authoritative figure, knocking the heads of a Democratic donkey and a Republican elephant together. The scene is set with the USA Capitol building in the background. Washington is wearing his classic 18th-century attire but appears larger-than-life, embodying unity and leadership. The donkey and elephant are personified, showing exaggerated expressions of frustration, with stars and motion lines indicating impact. The setting is a sunny day with an American flag waving in the background. The overall tone is humorous yet thought-provoking.

The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and the duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it. —George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796

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