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

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

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After being elected the first president of the United States, George Washington had the option to stay president after his first term. CEO and president of Mount Vernon Douglas Bradburn talks about the significance of this decision, why George Washington did it, and how it was a reflection of the newly formed society. #AskMountVernon
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