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A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.

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George Washington
Age: 67 †
Born: 1732
Born: February 22
Died: 1799
Died: December 14
1St U.S. President
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Father of the United States
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