Episode 1131

Finding Washington - Richard Raines pt 1

Published on: 15th August, 2022

Finding Washington

Richard Raines pt 1

For those that know me, and now for those that don’t know me as well, I’m a history buff. I have been since middle school. I just love history. Especially WWII history. But second to that is the founding fathers and the Revolutionary War.

One of my favorite of all founding fathers, is George Washington.

In fact, if you compare the integrity, virtues and leadership ability of almost any President since Washington, you would find most of the lacking in some sense. Especially in this day and time – don’t get me started. Amen!

Why am I talking about history and George Washington today? I’m so glad you asked!

Our guest today is Richard Raines, author of an absolutely great book titled, “Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father.”  Let’s just say this book should be a must read for every presidential candidate considering running for office. Amen!

Richard is not only an author, but a Professor of Christian History and Christian Theology, a former CEO and a former elected official (but we won’t hold that against him)…

First question, other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Richard Raines?”

Everyone thinks of George Washington as this “super patriot.” But, from what I remember, he was actually an officer in the British army and was refused a promotion because he was a “colonist.”  Is that right and what are your thoughts on that?

Washington’s first major command actually resulted in a surrender, correct?

How do you think this shaped his strategic planning for the Revolutionary War?

But didn’t he make a huge mistake in trying to defend Staten Island in New York?

We are taking with Richard Raine, author of an absolutely fabulous book, “Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father.”

Richard, Washington was involved in another major battle the very next year. Tell us about the “Battle of Monongahela?”

Folks, George Washington was – and still is – an American treasure. Without him, this nation probably would not exist. He did so much in the formation of this great country. From leading a ragtag bunch of individualists and using them to defeat the largest military in the world (at that time); to motivating the squabbling delegates from the states to finally group together and take a stand for Liberty; to helping to form the office of the Presidency as we know it today and take on the title of king… We owe him an eternal debt of gratitude.

I urge you, if you enjoy reading about history; if you have children or grandchildren that you want to leave a positive legacy for – order Richard Raines book, “Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Email:  richard@findingwashington.com

Book:  “Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father” – on Amazon

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