It was President's Day, 2013. President Obama was about to address the nation to share his thoughts about the day when the entire white house shook. His papers flew off his desk as an odd, fierce wind blew throughout his entire office. The culmination of the inexplicable events was a massive portal shining with blinding light opening at the center of the Oval Office...and a man stepped through.
George Washington, first president of the United States, stepped through in his full general uniform. There was a secret hidden by the government, so deep-rooted that not even presidents were told. They would have to learn by experiencing it for themselves, that George Washington steps through time to meet each president. Obama was understandably flabbergasted, shown through his wide-eyed expression of shock. The former first president walked with stride to his far-removed successor's desk.
"I trust all has gone well in the country I have once led? Oh, don't be surprised. I visit all presidents that come after my time. Ask not how I do, that is confidential."
Was this really happening? Obama could not believe this, but there could be only one explanation: George Washington had come to visit. There would be no other way to describe that portal full of light either, no?
"Sir...this is quite an honor. But why are you here? Aren't you dead?"
"Hahaha! They've all said that! I've come here because I've watched you, ever since the start of your first term. And, to say the least...I've been disappointed. Not just by you, but by your predecessor. This economy is abysmal, and you cannot even put your congress in their places. I cannot condone this. I've come here to hopefully convince you to work harder."
"But, sir! I've worked as hard as I possibly can, and the current congress doesn't even know the meaning of working together! How am I supposed to get them in line when they won't listen to anything but the sound of money being put into their wallets and bank accounts?! That is the only thing they care about!"
Washington sighs. This may be harder than he thought.
"I never said this would be easy. Think not that you could snap your fingers and end this now, this will take time. But you must do something, or this country will whither and die. Remember, I fought for this country, I will not have it meet it's end like this. Please, work harder than you ever have before, and you will see results. The office of president is not an easy office to handle, and it is not meant to be. But, anyone can do it with a little faith and abundant amounts of work."
He smiled, then stepped back through the portal. Maybe now the newer president would be a bit more inspired. Obama was still sitting practically agape from all this, but still...George Washington just visited. He felt obligated to follow his ancient predecessor's words...
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