More than all, and above all, Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which may exercise a useful control over the men of the present hour, it is the total disregard of self when in the most elevated positions for influence and example.

He is polite with dignity, affable without formality, distant without haughtiness, grave without austerity; modest, wise and good.

If I were to characterize George Washington's feelings toward his country, I should be less inclined than most people to stress what is called Washington's lov…

We had quitters during the Revolution too... we called them 'Kentuckians.'

We talk a great deal about patriotism. What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national…

The President of the United States of necessity owes his election to office to the suffrage and zealous labors of a political party, the members of which cheri…

It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.