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1st U.S. President

George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born on February 22, 1732, and died on December 14, 1799, Washington is known for his strong leadership and belief in democracy, playing a crucial role in American history.

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Famous George Washington Quotes

“Character enough of an opposite description ... My opinion is ... that you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles of a profest Democrat; and that he will leave nothing unattempted to overturn the Government of this Country.”

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Book:The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

Source: The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

“Liberty, when it degrades into licentiousness, begets confusion, and frequently ends in tyranny or some woeful confusion.”

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“When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the happy hour when the establishment of American Liberty, upon the most firm and solid foundations shall enable us to return to our Private Stations in the bosom of a free, peacefully and happy Country.”

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Book:The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot

Source: The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot

“They will avoid ... those Overgrown Military establishements which ... are ... particularly hostile to Republican liberty.”

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“I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations, in examples of justice and liberality.”

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“What a triumph for the advocates of despotism to find that we are incapable of governing ourselves, and that systems founded on the basis of equal liberty are merely ideal and fallacious.”

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Book:The Writings of George Washington: Life of Washington

Source: The Writings of George Washington: Life of Washington