VOLUr/E VI, Number .8
20 February 1961
Washington’s heroic crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776 will
stand to remind ns of the sacrifices and- courage that our forefathers showed
in time of strife, and in setting up this wonderful country of ours.
Let us not forget, as we enjoy this holiday of George Washington’s Birth
day on Wednesday, February 22nd, that we too may be called upon to serve our
country in conditions which are not ideal.
Let ns strive in the days and months ahead to serve our country well, here
on Adak, where foul weather clothing gives us, I’m sure, much more warmth and
protection than had those gallant soldiers who accompanied Washington,
The first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797* Washington was
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, Known
as the Father of Our Country he was bom in Virginia and settled there at the
new famous Mt, Vernon.
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