LEIBOVIT VR NEWSLETTERS – THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
Legends concerning extraterrestrial contact with George Washingon and/or supernatural spiritual contact all pointing to him as being protected and guarded for a greater purpose
This is a fascinating topic because it sits at the intersection of American history, religion, folklore, and modern UFO speculation. After looking into the available historical sources, here’s what appears to be the strongest evidence—and where the evidence becomes legend rather than documented history.
1. The famous “Washington’s Vision” at Valley Forge
The best-known story is that while encamped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington experienced a supernatural visitation.
The visitor is described as:
A radiant woman or angelic being
Surrounded by brilliant light
Showing Washington visions of America’s future
Predicting three great trials for the nation
The vision allegedly showed:
The American Revolution
The Civil War
A future worldwide conflict involving America
The being supposedly concluded:
“Son of the Republic… while the stars remain… the Union shall endure.”
Many Christian writers interpret this as divine protection over America.
2. Was this account written during Washington’s lifetime?
Here is where things become much less certain.
Modern historians have found:
There is no mention of this vision in Washington’s diaries.
It appears nowhere in his letters.
None of his officers recorded it.
It was not published until […]
LEIBOVIT VR NEWSLETTERS – WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 –
Legends concerning extraterrestrial contact with George Washingon and/or supernatural spiritual contact all pointing to him as being protected and guarded for a greater purpose
This is a fascinating topic because it sits at the intersection of American history, religion, folklore, and modern UFO speculation. After looking into the available historical sources, here’s what appears to be the strongest evidence—and where the evidence becomes legend rather than documented history.
1. The famous “Washington’s Vision” at Valley Forge
The best-known story is that while encamped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington experienced a supernatural visitation.
The visitor is described as:
A radiant woman or angelic being
Surrounded by brilliant light
Showing Washington visions of America’s future
Predicting three great trials for the nation
The vision allegedly showed:
The American Revolution
The Civil War
A future worldwide conflict involving America
The being supposedly concluded:
“Son of the Republic… while the stars remain… the Union shall endure.”
Many Christian writers interpret this as divine protection over America.
2. Was this account written during Washington’s lifetime?
Here is where things become much less certain.
Modern historians have found:
There is no mention of this vision in Washington’s diaries.
It appears nowhere in his letters.
None of his officers recorded it.
It was not published until […]
