Washington Says...: George Washingtion's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company & Conversation - Softcover

Karas, Sylvia

 
9781479254545: Washington Says...: George Washingtion's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company & Conversation

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Do you know that the United States revolution was scary? The idea that common people could rule themselves was the atom bomb of the l8th century. In this wobbly, new, little country, trying out a crazy experiment called "democracy," would anyone know how to behave if not taught by kings and queens? Wouldn't freedom make everyone wild? But George Washington, our first president, showed the world how free people could treat each other with respect Here are some of his rules, cosily illustrated for todays' children.

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