Question

A tribute is a speech showing respect and gratitude. Write a one paragraph tribute that you might have delivered on President George Washington's retirement.

Answer 1

George Washington, this country owes many thanks to you and your service. You led us out of the depths of the American Revolution, for you had persuasion in military and politics. Your influence over the people of this great nation is like no other. As one of our founding fathers and as the first president of the United States, I can rightfully say that you are the Father of this Country. We can boldly recognize your accomplishments as the reason we're successful today. Your inspiration and perseverance in the war is, no doubt, led to the backbone of our stable country. So, this nation applauds your efforts to lead us out of the darkness, and we thank you for your persistence in everything you did.