The musical "Hamilton" has a lot of catchy music and memorable lyrics. Some of the most memorable come from President George Washington. They’re taken almost verbatim from a letter Washington wrote to the oldest synagogue in America, in Newport, Rhode Island, in which he rebuked bigotry.
Everyone Shall Sit Under Their Own Vine And Fig Tree
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An old postcard depicting the exterior of Touro Synagogue in Newport, R.I.
Courtesy of Touro Synagogue
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The interior of the synagogue.
Courtesy of Touro Synagogue
