Our American Lifeline: George Washington and New Beginnings

An Illustrated Talk With Peter Macaluso, PHD

Emeritus Professor of History

Montclair State University

Adjunct Benemerenti, St. Peters University

• How implausible was a victory against, as Washington said

“Great Britain the mightiest empire on earth?”

• Why was Washington the only indispensable person among many outstanding Founders? “Before there was nation, before there was a symbol of the young nation( a flag, a constitution, a national seal) there was Washington.” Gary Wills
• What events were, as Washington said, “little short of a miracle?”
• How is Washington our lifeline today?