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America 250: America has been blessed with great leaders

A number of reasons have been cited for America’s stunning success. But one reason should not be overlooked: providence. The United States is, and has always been, blessed. Even George Washington thought so. On Aug. 20, 1778, Washington penned a letter to one of his generals, Tho

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America 250: America has been blessed with great leadersA number of reasons have been cited for America’s stunning success. But one reason should not be overlooked: providence. The United States is, and has always been, blessed. Even George Washington thought so. On Aug. 20, 1778, Washington penned a letter to one of his generals, Tho
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