Washington was a public servant for 45 years. He was President of the convention that gave us the Constitution. He called for the 1st Amendment Bill of Rights. After 2 terms as President, he gave a farewell speech which was heralded as the most significant political speech ever given to the nation. It has since been removed from American history books and it would be rare to find it in any for at least the last 30 years. Why? - In it he said "Of all the habits and dispositions which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are   indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars." Apparently the people writing our history books want to change what our children are taught about the connection between political prosperity and religion and morality.