Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."

As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is commissioning another Washington statue to be placed in Washington County.

On September 19, 1796, George Washington published an open letter to the American people. He had two messages in mind. The father of our country notified his fellow citizens that he would not seek a third term in office, and he provided the young nation with profound parting advice.

The Trump administration’s threats along the increasingly militarized Texas border can’t overshadow a century-old celebration of American and Mexican ties.