"A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?"

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About George Washington

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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