Washington by Irving Sidney Dix
Washington is a comprehensive history of the nation's capital, from its founding in 1790 to the present day. It covers the city's political, economic, and social development, as well as its architecture, monuments, and other landmarks. The book also examines the city's role in the nation's history, from the Civil War to the civil rights movement. It looks at the city's changing demographics, its role in the federal government, and its place in the world. The book also includes a detailed look at the city's neighborhoods, its transportation system, and its cultural life.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Biography, History, Political Science · 699 words
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It is forever so -- when there is need Of some clear, clarion voice to forward lead God raiseth up a man from his own seed; Not from the soft, luxurious lap of earth, But from a nobler soil, so that from birth The frame is moulded with a chosen food That has one only end -- to make it good, Full generous, far-sighted, firm and keen, With strength to rise above the gross and mean -- The sordid selfishness that like a curse Drives from the heart the virtues it would nurse -- That love of country, freedom's holy cause, Justice, mercy, that eye for equal laws, Faith in the future and our fellow-men, Faith in the sword when shielded by the pen -- And so it was with us -- when there was need Of one commanding voice to forward lead, God rais'd up here a man from His own seed; And so came forth the gentle Washington, Fair child of Fate, the nation's noblest son, Whom Virtue fostered and whom Virtue won.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Political Science, Literary Nonfiction
- Length: 699 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
- History — The book covers the life and times of George Washington, providing a historical context for his life and accomplishments.
- Political Science — The book examines the political decisions and actions of George Washington, providing insight into the political landscape of the time.
- Literary Nonfiction — The book is written in a narrative style, providing a literary approach to the life of George Washington.
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American poetry · br · child · day · dead · eye · faith · fate · forward · freedom · god · heart