Washington Takes the Stage (Again)

Part twelve of an occasional speculation

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George Washington stood in the wings of Madison Square Garden and prepared to make his first public address in 232 years. There had been much fussing over how he should present himself to the New York audience and even some debate as to whether the delegates would even recognize him. Any living person differs from even the best…