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On This Day: Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washington in congress declares him as "first... (1799) - Illustration on peace | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washington in congress declares him as "first... (1799)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.056 words

On December 26, 1799: Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washington in congress declares him as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace, discovery.

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