If George Washington were to come back to life and visit me for a day, I would be thrilled and honored! I would first ask him what it was like to lead our nation during its infancy. I would also want to know what inspirations and motivations he had to create the new government's system of checks and balances. I would like to ask him how his views on democracy changed over the course of his lifetime, and how he would have reacted to the current political climate. I would also be curious to know which of his decisions and actions he was most proud of, as well as which ones he would have changed if given the chance.
From there, I would direct the conversation to something a bit more personal, like what advice he would give on marriage, friendship, and life in general. I would like to know about the journeys he took during his life, what letters he wrote home, and what his favorite spot in the 13 colonies was. Similarly, I would ask him about any major regrets he has from his time as our nation's first leader, as I believe this would provide invaluable insight for our current society.
I'm sure George Washington would also have some things to ask me, such as what I think of the country today, which aspects of our younger democracy I have noticed have changed, and what I believe are our nation’s most pressing issues. He might also probe me in ways he did not have the ability to do in his day- asking me what technological advances I have experienced and how they have impacted our day to day lives. In all, it would be an incredible honor to spend a day with one of America’s most influential founding figures.