Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner by Rush Limbaugh

Author:Rush Limbaugh
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Threshold Editions

“Sir, oh my goodness, General Washington, it is a pleasure to see you again.” I was once again starstruck. General George Washington had already won the Revolutionary War and within two years he would be voted the first President of the United States. Unfortunately, I had no idea how I was going to explain our arrival eleven years after we first visited. Luckily, Tommy and Cam, who were the same age as when we last visited, were far enough away that I would not have to explain.

“It is good to see you again,” said Washington. “James Madison mentioned you were in town.”

Surprisingly, he appeared very calm and collected for having just been in the middle of the highly confrontational debate room. George Washington was the definition of a leader—steady on the surface but likely boiling inside.

“Mr. Revere, you seem as youthful as I remember you last,” he said.

“General Washington, I could say the same about you,” I replied. He stood straight, but despite my words I noticed he had a tiny stoop in his shoulders. I asked, “How are your horses?”

At this, General Washington smiled. His countenance had a faraway look. “I wish I were with them right now at my home in Mount Vernon,” he replied. “But the Articles of Confederation need to be changed so we are here, ensuring the freedom we won in the Revolution is guaranteed today and, hopefully, for generations to come.”

The smell of rain wafted through an open hallway window. I hoped the boys weren’t getting wet outside. I hoped Liberty wasn’t a nervous wreck. And I hoped I was not gawking too much at the exceptional American standing again in front of me.

George Washington put his hand on my shoulder and whispered, “I know you are a true Patriot and we trust you. I would like to invite you into the Assembly Hall to hear a few minutes of the debate. But I must warn you that we must maintain the strictest secrecy. James Madison tells me we are creating a new world.”

“I would be most honored,” I replied.

“Excellent. The debates will begin again shortly,” he said as he reentered the room.

Just then Tommy and Cam came running down the hallway. Breathless, Tommy said, “Mr. Revere, you won’t believe what we just saw.”

I could hardly contain my joy. “You’re telling me! George Washington just invited us to hear the debates. Well, technically, he just invited me, but if you both are quiet you can slip in behind me. Let’s go.”

As I turned to leave, Cam tugged on my coat and said, “Wait, Mr. Revere. There’s something we have to tell you.”

“Is Liberty all right?” I asked. “He didn’t run away, did he?”

“No, he’s still outside, but that’s not—” said Tommy before I cut him off.

“We will only be in the Assembly Hall for a few minutes, just enough time to hear some of the debate. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. Come on, we better hurry before they begin again.”

My stomach was fluttering as we entered the Assembly Hall.

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