Clarence Tripp

[Laurie Verge]

I also worry about such trends and theories being subtle ways of tearing down our heroes. Granted that heroes are still mortal men with human failings, but high achievements should trump the flaws/questionable qualities that they had.

During the Cold War especially, we were taught the various ways to destroy a country or civilization from within; and demeaning and tearing down hero figures is one of those ways. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has a nationwide project to secure funds to "Put George Washington Back in the Schools." Donations go towards getting his portrait back in the classrooms. I know that Charles County, Maryland, and its historical society are two entities working on this. They have already placed about ten portraits in elementary schools in the county.

When I was a child, Abe was up on that school wall also. Maybe the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum should take up a similar cause?