THE TRILOGY
The Citizens of America,
placed in the most enviable condition,
as the sole Lords and Proprietors of a vast Tract of Continent...
are from this period, to be considered as Actors on a most conspicuous Theater,
which seems to be peculiarly designated by Providence for the display of human
greatness and felicity; ... Heaven has crowned all its other blessings,
by giving a fairer opportunity for political happiness, than any
other nation has ever been favored with.
George Washington's
Circular to the States
June 8, 1783