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Animal Day at Mount Vernon!

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How to learn about your family history

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The Genius of George Washington During the Revolutionary War

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What Did Washington Think of King George III?

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Why Didn't George Washington Become King of the USA?

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Who was George Washington's Vice President? And what did he think about him? #AskMountVernon

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The TRUTH About The Cherry Tree Myth

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When is George Washington's Birthday?

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How Did George Washington Die?

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How Did George Washington Vote on Independence?

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Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?

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What inspired George Washington to lead the United States?

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Why Didn't George Washington Abolish Slavery?

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How Did George Washington Make Money?

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Did George Washington Have Any Friends?

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What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?

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Did Martha Washington Have Children With George Washington?

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Did George Washington Have A Bathroom?

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Did George Washington Have A Bathroom?

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Mount Vernon Wakes Up - Feeding The Animals

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Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?

48,329 views • November 23, 2018
George Washington was the first President of the United States and one of the founding fathers, but he was also a slave owner. Our associate curator discusses in depth why George Washington owned slaves, and how his views on it evolved during his lifetime. #AskMountVernon
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