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Opinion: Founding Fathers were flawed, but their legacy endures

Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

07042026FIREWORKS 26 — Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

It truly saddens me to see our founding fathers referred to as “wealthy, slave-owning aristocrats in powdered wigs”.