Experience the American dream with today’s Patriot of the Past interview. I’m your host, John Gillespie.
It’s September 17, 1796. I’m with President George Washington who has just finished his farewell address.
JG: “Mr. President, what is your definition of an American?”
GW: “Mr. Gillespie, the name American must always exact the pride of patriotism more than any other title. With slight shades of difference, we have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles. We have fought and triumphed together for a common cause.”
Read more about George Washington and his Farewell Address.
John and Jan Gillespie are the founders of the Rawhide Boys’ Ranch; they have fostered 351 teenagers and wrote the book Our 351 Sons; they have also assisted numerous churches in developing youth programs and expanding their total church ministries. After running for U.S. Senate, John founded 1776 American Dream, which exists to demonstrate the vision of our founding fathers and help our generation of youth passionately embrace those values.
