The City of Cincinnati

• Named after the Society of the Cincinnati, whose first President was George Washington. The name of the society is derived from the story of the Roman farmer named, Lucius Quinus Cincinnatus. In the Fifth Century, B.C., Cincinnatus, a farmer, was called upon to leave his fields and lead Rome into battle. After returning victorius, Cincinnatus returned to his fields until he was called upon to serve as temporary dictator of early Rome. Once again, he laid down his power to return to a normal life when his job was done. Thus is evidenced in the motto of the Society, "He gave up everything to serve the republic." This example of unwavering service, and a willingness to lay down personal power for the good of the republic is the model upon which the Society of the Cincinnati was based. Far from the dangerous aristocracy it could have become, the Society demonstarted an adherence to the principles upon which it was founded, and followed the example of the noble Cincinnatus.
• Is it any wonder then, that the City of Cleveland should so admire and love the noble City of Cincinnati? Or any more of a wonder that my friend Nick, one of Cincinnati's finest son's, when offered the Key to the City of Cleveland and a lifetime membership to that city's Chamber of Commerce, politely refused so that he could live a normal life like the great Cincinnatus had done?
• For the citizens of Cleveland and for the citizens of the world, here is the link (and your cyber Key to the City) for the City of Cincinnati: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/index.html?CFID=4728041&CFTOKEN=7f6dbe63dc124252-D0BD190C-DE10-08FA-45080456A34E6ACA