I hear so much negativity about the real estate market about the economy in general and about the administration. In a world that is in chaos and in times that are unsettling (to say the least), one tends to forget that Presidents Day is not just about the huge car and furniture sales and getting a bargain, it is about reflecting on two of our greatest presidents.
GEORGE WASHINGTON (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799). As a young mane George Washington became an experienced surveyor. Following these years, he fought in the French and Indian War. After the war he returned to Mount Vernon in 1758, married Martha Dandridge in 1759, and became a planter. That same year he became involved in politics when he was elected representative to the Virginia House of Burgesses. He was a representative until 1774 when he became a delegate to the Continental Congress. In May of 1775 George Washington was appointed Commander of the American army during the Revolution. He was the first President, (1789 1797) governing the 13 colonial states.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865). Abe Lincoln was born into a poor family and had little formal schooling. He basically taught himself to read and write and walked long distances to borrow books. He failed in early business and political ventures, yet became President in 1861 and guided the Union through the Civil War. He shaped his own character and education as was evident in the simple language he used in his speeches. His famous Gettysburg Address was delivered in 1863. LincGln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington just a few days after General Robert E. Lee and his army surrendered.
What makes this country great is our Freedom, the right to own a home, while some would say that the days of the American Dream is gone, I say they are looking at the glass as half full. (What a great time it is to BUY a HOME). One can focus on what is wrong with this nation and our economy or one can focus on what is good and what makes our country great. While President's Day is fast approaching let us not focus on what we can "buy" this holiday, but what has been BOUGHT for us by our great founding fathers!!
Hope everyone enjoys a nice Holiday, me I'm going to be selling homes, you want to BUY one??? I have some great deals! Happy President's Day EVERYONE.
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