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 Washington's Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, is considered a seminal piece of American political advice, emphasizing the importance of national unity and avoiding foreign alliances.[([[https://www.ushistory.org/us/17d.asp|ushistory]])] Washington's Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, is considered a seminal piece of American political advice, emphasizing the importance of national unity and avoiding foreign alliances.[([[https://www.ushistory.org/us/17d.asp|ushistory]])]
  
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 He was an avid supporter of the idea of a strong central government, which influenced the drafting of the Constitution.[([[https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/road-to-revolution/creating-a-nation/a/presidency-of-george-washington|khanacademy]])] He was an avid supporter of the idea of a strong central government, which influenced the drafting of the Constitution.[([[https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/road-to-revolution/creating-a-nation/a/presidency-of-george-washington|khanacademy]])]
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 Washington's inauguration as the first president took place on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.[([[https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-george-washingtons-first-inaugural-speech|archives]])] Washington's inauguration as the first president took place on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.[([[https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-george-washingtons-first-inaugural-speech|archives]])]
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 +===== Avid Reader =====
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 +He was an avid reader and had a substantial personal library.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/george-washington-s-library/|mountvernon]])]
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 +===== Duty And Commitment =====
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 +Washington had a deep sense of duty and often spoke of his commitment to serving his country without personal gain.[([[https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp|avalon]])]
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 +===== Patience And Avoidance Of Risks =====
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 +Washington's military strategy during the Revolutionary War was characterized by patience and the avoidance of unnecessary risks.[([[https://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/28/2001330154/-1/-1/0/AFD-100928-025.pdf|defense]])]
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 +===== Mapmaker =====
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 +He was a skilled mapmaker and used his cartographic skills during his military campaigns.[([[https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/02/maps-made-by-george-washington-longtime-surveyor-and-cartographer.html|slate]])]
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 +===== Establishment Of US Military Academy =====
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 +Washington was an influential advocate for the establishment of the United States Military Academy at West Point.[([[https://www.westpoint.edu/about/history-of-west-point|westpoint]])]
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 +===== First Aircraft Carrier Name =====
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 +The U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, was named in his honor.[([[https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/USS-George-Washington-CVN-73/About-Us/|airpac]])]
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 +===== Honorary Citizen Of France =====
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 +Washington was an honorary citizen of France, a rare honor bestowed upon him by the French Revolutionary government.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-other-special-relationship/|mountvernon]])]
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 +===== Unanimously Elected =====
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 +He is the only president who has been unanimously elected by the Electoral College.[([[https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1789|britannica]])]
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 +===== Supporter Of Religious Freedom And Tolerance =====
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 +Washington was an avid supporter of religious freedom and tolerance.[([[https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/religion/religious-freedom/religious-freedom-in-the-ranks/|mountvernon]])]
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 +===== Crossing Delaware River =====
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 +His famous crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, played a crucial role in the American victory at the Battle of Trenton.[([[https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/trenton|battlefields]])]
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 +===== Talented =====
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 +Washington was an accomplished dancer and enjoyed attending balls and social events.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-were-George-Washingtons-favorite-activites|quora]])]
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 +===== City Of Washington =====
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 +The city of Washington, Pennsylvania, was named in honor of George Washington.[([[https://www.washingtoncopa.gov/history|washingtoncopa]])]
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 +===== Farewell Address =====
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 +His farewell address warned against the dangers of political parties and foreign entanglements.[([[https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/a-new-nation/george-washington-farewell-address-1796/|americanyawp]])]
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 +===== Personal Motto =====
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 +Washington's personal motto was "Deeds, not words."[([[https://answersingenesis.org/answers/magazine/v15-n1/publishers-pen/deeds-not-words/|answersingenesis]])]
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 +===== Death =====
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 +He died on December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, and his funeral was attended by a large number of mourners, marking his profound impact on the nation.[([[https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/235412309.pdf|core]])]
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