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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 Didn't George Washington Become King of the USA?

27,237 views • June 22, 2018
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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