Protestantism

» Brian Tubbs - Common man

George Washington HIMSELF would never approve of a record of history that would strip away the pivotal role of the common men and women of that era.

But, Pink, LEADERSHIP is the key to history. I'm not putting anyone down, including your ancestor. But...let's face it...they needed good, solid leadersip to accomplish what they did - and of all the leaders, GW was the most indispensable.

But let's not limit this to GW. I think also of our 16th President, who I would say was indispensable to the preservation of the Union. OF COURSE...so was the Union army and so were those who kept the home front and on and on. BUT....leadership was key. Had Lincoln not been as perservering and as effective in marshaling public support, the Confederate secession would have been at least partially successful - and history would've been greatly changed.

I think of Eisenhower in World War II. There were very, very, very FEW leaders who could've as effectively and brilliantly coordinated the personnel, resources, and EGOs of the Allied cause to defeat Nazi Germany.

I could go on and on. Leadership is critical. And while I think our history books should acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the common man and woman - our history should continue to EMPHASIZE our leaders.