OPINION: George Washington’s history? It’s complicated
“What do you mean that America’s youth know little about George Washington, except that he was a slave owner?”
“Few schools teach children about George Washington anymore. And as more towns remove Confederate statues from public land, related news stories are emerging that focus on the complications of historical figures, such as Washington, who owned slaves.”
“As we apply contemporary morality to historical figures, I can understand how things might get complicated. But Washington was still one of our greatest leaders!”