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Washington and Lee University
(Encyclopedia) Washington and Lee University, at Lexington, Va.; coeducational; founded and opened 1749 as Augusta Academy. It was called Liberty Hall in 1776; became Liberty Hall Academy (a college…White House
(Encyclopedia) White House, official name of the executive mansion of the President of the United States. It is on the south side of Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C., facing Lafayette Square. The…The True George Washington: Social Life: As President
As PresidentWhile President, a more elaborate hospitality was maintained. Both in New York and Philadelphia the best houses procurable were rented as the Presidential home,—for Washington "…The True George Washington: Enemies: British Generals
British GeneralsThe Braddock campaign brought acquaintance with one which did not end in friendship, however amicable the beginning. There can be little doubt that there was cameraderie with…The True George Washington: Family Relations: Brothers
BrothersAs already noted, much of Washington's early life was passed at the homes of his elder (half-) brothers, Lawrence and Augustine, who lived respectively at Mount Vernon and Wakefield.…The True George Washington: Master and Employer: Charity
CharityAfter the terrible attack of fever in Philadelphia in 1793, Washington wrote to a clergyman of that city,—"It has been my intention ever since my return to the city, to contribute my…The True George Washington: Enemies: Charles Lee
Charles LeeUndoubtedly the most serious army antagonist was General Charles Lee, and, but for what seem almost fatalistic chances, he would have been a dangerous rival. He was second in…The True George Washington: Citizen and Office-Holder
Citizen and Office-HolderVirginia PoliticsWashington became a government servant before he became a voter, by receiving in 1749, or when he was seventeen years of age, the appointment of…The True George Washington: Friends: Colonial Congress
Colonial CongressEven before public service had made him known, Washington was a friend and guest of many of the leading Virginians. Between 1747 and 1754 he visited the Carters of Shirley,…The True George Washington: Physique: His Death
His DeathWashington's final illness began December 12, 1799, in a severe cold taken by riding about his plantation while "rain, hail and snow" were "falling alternately, with a cold wind."…Trending
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