Zelensky’s historical references, and his history

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to a joint session of Congress on Dec. 21. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post)

Regarding David Von Drehle’s Dec. 26 op-ed, “Rising to a historic destiny, Zelensky embodies our values”:

In his historic address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referenced the importance of the Battle of Saratoga to the ultimate victory of the 13 states against the British in the American Revolution.