George Washington did not have a middle name.
Why not?
The use of middle names was actually not a common practice until the early 19th century. In fact, of the first 20 United States presidents, only six had middle names.
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Did George Washington have a middle name? Mount Vernon Historical interpreter Kate Wolford addresses this very common question.
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