George Washington’s Decision to Resign

George Washington could have been the first king of the United States of America, but he performed the most anti-monarchical symbolic act of his life when, on December 23, 1783, after American independence was secured, he made the decision to resign his commission and return to his farm. Later when he was entrusted to be the first President of the United States, he resigned after two terms. Washington’s decisions at the beginning of the young nation set the foundation for the country to be on a path of prosperity.

Today is the President’s Day and February 22 is the birthday of President George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799). I thought I would post photos of the Washington Monument I took during four different seasons to celebrate his birthday and commemorate his life. The seasonal change in Washington DC is also a good reflection of the dynamic nature of the American political environment.

The 555-foot tall obelisk stands over the nation’s capital much like the legacy of George Washington stands over America’s history. It is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk.

(The titles of the photos are linked to my National Geographic photo site (https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/profile/1546606/) where the original photos were posted. Thanks for visiting.)

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Spring: Cherry Blossom

Summer: National Flags

Fall: Morning Runner along the Reflection Pool

Winter: Political Clouds over Washington

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