George Washington showcased vulnerability as he faced rebellion at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783. “Gentlemen, you must pardon me, for I have grown not only gray but blind in the service of my country,” said Washington as he pulled out a pair of glasses while reading a letter aloud to his troop. “No one had ever seen him wear glasses, and his soldiers were incredibly moved by it, They interpreted it as a gesture [where] Washington was saying he understood their grievances and felt them too. It is one of the most well-known stories about Washington,