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Billy Lee
Coverage of Billy Lee in the Nexus archive.
- WILLIAM BENNETT, JOSEPH BENNETT: What the Fourth of July really calls us to do
The article reflects on the Fourth of July as a call to uphold the sacrifices and virtues of the American founders, highlighting George Washington's leadership and the overlooked role of Billy Lee, an enslaved man who served Washington. It emphasizes the nation's imperfect but enduring pursuit of self-governance and equality.