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Historical Exchange Between George Washington and Bishop Carroll Gains Relevance as U.S. Approaches 250th Anniversary

As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a 1790 letter from Bishop John Carroll to President George Washington is being revisited. The correspondence addressed the inclusion of Catholics as equal citizens in the new republic, highlighting their contributions during the Revolutionary War. Washington's response affirmed the role of Catholics in the nation, emphasizing the importance of religious liberty.

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As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a 1790 letter from Bishop John Carroll to President George Washington is being revisited. The correspondence addressed the inclusion of Catholics as equal citizens in the new republic, highlighting their contributions during the Revolutionary War. Washington's response affirmed the role of Catholics in the nation, emphasizing the importance of religious liberty.

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As America turns 250, a rare 1790 exchange between Washington and Bishop Carroll takes on new relevance

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Historical Exchange Between George Washington and Bishop Carroll Gains Relevance as U.S. Approaches 250th Anniversary