Tenacity, determination and courage mixed with humility and empathy….all qualities of the most effective leaders and citizens. As Dr Richardson points out, things were far from certain for President Lincoln and the Union in early 1864; so much was yet to be won even after the important victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Go to Pe…
Tenacity, determination and courage mixed with humility and empathy….all qualities of the most effective leaders and citizens. As Dr Richardson points out, things were far from certain for President Lincoln and the Union in early 1864; so much was yet to be won even after the important victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Go to Petersburg and you can begin to appreciate just how tough it still was as late as 1865 when the Confederacy was near its end. Like then, the stakes are high, now. It’s always that way in a democracy because the will of the majority is subject to constant change and can be temporarily thrown off course….at the worst times. We all felt what that was like during trump’s presidency and as we continue to battle against the pandemic while trying to convince more of our fellow Americans to do their patriotic duty and just get vaccinated. Nothing is for certain in our efforts to protect and preserve our Union but we can’t and must not ever give up.
Tenacity, determination and courage mixed with humility and empathy….all qualities of the most effective leaders and citizens. As Dr Richardson points out, things were far from certain for President Lincoln and the Union in early 1864; so much was yet to be won even after the important victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Go to Petersburg and you can begin to appreciate just how tough it still was as late as 1865 when the Confederacy was near its end. Like then, the stakes are high, now. It’s always that way in a democracy because the will of the majority is subject to constant change and can be temporarily thrown off course….at the worst times. We all felt what that was like during trump’s presidency and as we continue to battle against the pandemic while trying to convince more of our fellow Americans to do their patriotic duty and just get vaccinated. Nothing is for certain in our efforts to protect and preserve our Union but we can’t and must not ever give up.