During the American Revolution, General George Washington outlawed Guy Fawkes' Day celebrations. He called the custom of burning the pope in effigy childish and ridiculous – and he noted that Catholics were among those fighting for Independence. “At such a juncture, and in such Circumstances, to be insulting their Religion, is so monstrous, as not to be suffered or excused; indeed instead of offering the most remote insult, it is our duty to address public thanks to these our Brethren,” stated Washington. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column/51127/george-washington-among-the-catholics
During the American Revolution, General George Washington outlawed Guy Fawkes' Day celebrations. He called the custom of burning the pope in effigy childish and ridiculous – and he noted that Catholics were among those fighting for Independence. “At such a juncture, and in such Circumstances, to be insulting their Religion, is so monstrous, as not to be suffered or excused; indeed instead of offering the most remote insult, it is our duty to address public thanks to these our Brethren,” stated Washington. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column/51127/george-washington-among-the-catholics