"Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened."

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George Washington was an American military leader and statesman who became the first president of the United States. He commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution and helped shape the new constitutional government. He served two presidential terms from 1789 to 1797.

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