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The Life of Martha Washington

36,853 views • March 13, 2020

This is the story of Martha Washington, the worthiest of partners to the worthiest of men. Elizabeth Keaney, a character interpreter at Mount Vernon, shares the life of the woman she portrays. Learn more about Martha Washington and other women at mountvernon.org/women

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