It was on this day in 1789 that the first POTUS started the ‘merican made and buy local movements when he declared: "We have already been too long subject to British prejudices. I use no porter or cheese in my family, but such as is made in America; both these articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality." If Mr. Washington were alive today, he would, by George, add local craft beer to his articles of an excellent quality. |