George Washington's Vision

The National Tribune ^ | 1880 | Anthony Sherman

[Talisker]

This is occasionally posted, I felt today in particular was a good time to post it again. Some doubt its authenticity. Nevertheless, I believe its message is true - and still very valuable. Enjoy.

[GeronL]

Were they considered such a thing as “the American people” in those days? I thought the US was pretty much a union of independent states until the Civil War.

[fieldmarshaldj]

I remember reading this some time ago... creepy, if true.

[stars & stripes forever]

It seems that George Washington’s vision has gone through history as truth until recent skeptics questioned its validity.

[unkus]

Were they considered such a thing as “the American people” in those days? I thought the US was pretty much a union of independent states until the Civil War.

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No comment.

[Talisker]

The Apotheosis of Washington

[Pelham]

Washington’s Vision, written by Charles Alexander under the pseudonym of Wesley Bradshaw.

Charles Alexander was a publisher of ‘true crime’ stories around the time of the Civil War.

[the OlLine Rebel]

I’ve seen this before, but not much. Maybe only once.

I have my doubts, too, although generally lovely. But frankly the close post-proximity to the Civil War and “Union” makes me think made-up stuff. What with the apparent viewpoint that “union” is what it’s all about and of course, it was maintained - albeit at gunpoint.

[Talisker]

Washington’s Vision, written by Charles Alexander under the pseudonym of Wesley Bradshaw. Charles Alexander was a publisher of ‘true crime’ stories around the time of the Civil War.

LOL, there's a lot of "publishers" of "true crime" - these days too, and especially on the net (and especially through whispers).

And of course, nobody ever saw a dragon, so its use in cultures around the world prove that those cultures were completely out of touch with reality and lost in meaningless fantasy. As well, the Bible says all sorts of false things, like that you can sell people off to slavery as long as they are not Israelites, and that eating shrimp is an abomination to God - so therefore the entire Bible is false.

Remember - the only truth is in literalism.

And only when it is expressed by duly authorized and appointed sources.

Of politically correct factions.

For approved reasons.

Or it simply didn't happen, means nothing, and should be dismissed.

Remember - think correctly. Or else.

[Pelham]

You’ll need to translate that post into simple English.

[Talisker]

You’ll need to translate that post into simple English.

I think not. The story was about the "Son of the Republic," not the "Son of Democracy." Not everything is for everyone.

He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

[iowamark]

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

[Steve Newton]

First I have seen of this. I have always wondered why the United States was not mentioned in the end times in the Bible. I am afraid that I have sinned the sin of pride.

I have prayed that this nation will not go quietly into the night but that we fight evil until the end.

I am not sure what to think of this.

Interesting

But your statement of “Sons of the Republic” is just a statement of truth.

What are your thoughts and can you share with the great unwashed?

[unkus]

Now that’s a serious look on that cute little guy’s face.

[unkus]

First I have seen of this. I have always wondered why the United States was not mentioned in the end times in the Bible.

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Many believe it’s because the United States will no longer be a viable nation at that time. We’re headed there very fast.

[Steve Newton]

I have heard this.

Again my sinful pride prays this is not the case.

And if it is, I want to go down fighting.

I will not accept anything less from us all.

We are AMERICANS

[unkus]

I couldn’t agree more.

[Steve Newton]

Yes my FRiend

I am very much afraid that we have let this go on much too long.

I know longer know what to do.

I have a feeling a time will come and soon

That we will have to make a choice

If so I will proudly stand with you and all freedom loving Americans

Once more into the breach we will go

Once more before we die

[slumber1]

This has been debunked a million times. I can’t believe anyone still believes this nonsense.

The original article was written by a man who authored several of these “visions” including one by General George McClelland. The story was first published in 1880 in the National Tribune.Later it was reprinted in Stars and Stripes in the 1950’s

The author claimed he first heard the story in 1859 (on July 4th in Philadelphia) from a 99 year old revolutionary war veteran named Anthony Sherman. There is no record of any Anthony Sherman serving with Washington at Valley Forge where the vision supposedly took place.

Furthermore there is no record of Washington ever mentioning such a vision to any of his contemporaries. Washington was a man who left many written letters and accounts of his life and historians have found nothing to corroborate this story.

The story was a hoax written after the fact to appear as a prescient vision of the future. No legitimate historian believes this story.

[unkus]

And I, proudly, with you and all the other lovers of freedom!