In the selection “George Washington,” Thomas Jefferson seems to be saying about the characteristic of George Washington, the first president of the United States. In the first part of the selection, Jefferson writes about the leadership and wise man ship of the George Washington and his ability to deal every circumstance such as leading the country in times of war. Then, the writer mentions about the treaty made with the British and his dissatisfaction with him on this issue but then his sincerity, leadership skills, and, honesty led him to believe, Washington consideration to the newly made constitution with the practicable approach. He also seeks commitments from everyone and to abide by it. Next, the writer mentions about Washington’s revolution ideas to improve the country and writers working experience with the president in the legislature from 1769 until the revolutionary war as a secretary of the states and short time while working in congress.. Finally, the point Jefferson seems to be making is his dissatisfaction with Washington in some action taken by him, like French revolutionary principles and the British treaty. This point is best summed up when the writer tells about him intimacy, honesty of the president and the character that led him to believe that he was on the right path. In other words, the writer seems to have realized the contribution of the president after the death and expresses sorrow and bitterness. However, the major section of the passage is concerned about the President?s effort to build a strong nation and commitment from all for this noble cause. The point seems to be directed towards the responsible bodies of states, both republicans and democrats.
This point seems to apply most in a country that respects freedom, human values, and justice it applies when the people of the nation are responsible towards the civil society and respect the integrity of every citizen. I think George Washington was the person with a great vision. He was the man with strong determination and led by example character he is a great observer as he observes the atmosphere around him such as British and French and capable of making wise decisions.
– Bibek Karki
