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It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.

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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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I am just going. Have me decently buried and do not let my body be put into the Vault in less than three days after I am dead.... Tis well.
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