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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating the first U.S. president on Monday.
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, ...
National Catholic Register1d
When George Washington Quoted Micah 6:8
Justice. Mercy. Charity. Humility: This is Micah 6:8. It sounds as if Washington is writing a sermon, not a letter to ...
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The Painful History Of George Washington’s Teeth — And The Gruesome Truth Behind Them
George Washington suffered severe teeth issues his entire life, and by the time he became president in 1789, he had just one ...