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Editorial
February 22, 1893
The Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The editorial reflects on commemorating George Washington's birthday, imagining his spirit lamenting the degeneration of government and social compact due to selfish interests, while urging hope for better times.
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It is all right, from a reverential standpoint, to commemorate in a fitting manner the natal anniversary of the patriot-president, George Washington, but if the spirit of the saint could come back and reanimate its former clayey habitation just now long enough to take in the full import of the situation as pertains to the government and the social compact in general, it would no doubt exclaim, "Alas! that my efforts and the sacrifices of my compatriots should so soon be brought to naught through the degenerating influence of seekers after self and pelf." But, let us be glad that it is no worse, and hope for better things to come.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Washington Anniversary
Government Degeneration
Social Compact
Patriotism
Selfish Interests
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
Compatriots
Seekers After Self And Pelf
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Lament Over Government Degeneration In Washington's Legacy
Stance / Tone
Disappointed Yet Hopeful
Key Figures
George Washington
Compatriots
Seekers After Self And Pelf
Key Arguments
Commemoration Of Washington Is Appropriate
His Spirit Would Lament Wasted Efforts Due To Degeneration
Selfish Influences Undermine Sacrifices
Be Glad It's No Worse And Hope For Improvement