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A Special "Founder's" Breakfast

The Cast of Characters

George Washington introduces the participating founders, states the purpose of the gathering, and introduces Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin acknowledges God's role in America's founding and introduces the Reverend Jacob Duché

Jacob Duché recites the first prayer of the Continental Congress

Betsy Ross demonstrates how she made the five-point star for the American flag

Thomas Jefferson applies a New Testament reading to the founding of the nation

Alexander Hamilton leads a prayer for leadership

Benjamin Franklin asks Washington, "Sir, how goes this Republic?" and Washington responds

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