Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated. I was in hopes that the enlightened and liberal policy which has marked the present age would at least have reconciled Christians of every denomination, so far that we should never again see their religious disputes carried to such a pitch as to endanger the peace of society.
~ George Washington, letter to Sir Edward Newenham, Oct. 20, 1792.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
In 1796, Gilbert Stuart
painted this famous portrait
of Washington from life, and then
used the unfinished painting to
create numerous others, including
the image used on the U.S.
one-dollar bill.
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