America's Rising Sun Moment

Maybe we just need a change in perspective

This article originally appeared in the June 12, 2024 edition of The Preamble.

During the summer of 1787, in which men in wool and wigs sat in a hot room arguing about their volunteer group project (sounds great, right?), George Washington sat upon a stately chair.

The chair had sturdy, simple legs, and a handsome leather seat as its foundation. Two arms …