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George Washington (February 22, 1732 ¿ December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States, as well as the nation's first president (1789¿1797). He led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775¿1783). Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. His birthplace is Westmoreland County, Virginia. Facts: Married to Martha Custis Washington, earned the rank of general in the Continental Army, buried at Mount Vernon.
George Washington (February 22, 1732 ¿ December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States, as well as the nation's first president (1789¿1797). He led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775¿1783). Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. His birthplace is Westmoreland County, Virginia. Facts: Married to Martha Custis Washington, earned the rank of general in the Continental Army, buried at Mount Vernon.
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Study shows a _ mostly _ swimmable Hudson
Associated Press WriterThe Hudson River is scenic, historic _ but swimmable? Yes, much of the time, though dirty rainwater and raw sewage still contaminate parts of New York state's iconic waterway after decades of cleanup efforts, an environmental group said Thursday. "The...Tags: New York Weather, Bodies of Water, Rivers, Water Pollution, Columbia University
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Lieberman's Speech To Christians United For Israel
Below are Sen. Lieberman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Gary, for the kind introduction. It is an honor to be here tonight. You have gathered this evening, united by faith and a commitment to the State of Israel -- sixty years after...Tags: Weaponry, Jon Kyl, George Bush, Terrorism, Heavy Engineering
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Is Obama too vain?
The Swampby Frank James Let's agree that anyone who runs for president of the U.S. must, by definition, have an ego that vastly outstrips of that of most other mortals. To see oneself as the potential heir to an office once......Tags: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight David Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Elections, Primaries
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Activities
Activities Events 32nd Street Farmers' Market Open year-round, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 32nd Street in Waverly. Shoppers will find fresh produce, plants, breads, ethnic foods and more. Go to 32ndstreetmarket.org. Antique Auto Show The event, featuring...Tags: Cab Calloway, Road Transportation, L Frank Baum, Cultural Development, National Government
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Timeline of the Revolutionary War
April 19, 1775 : The first shots fired in Lexington, Mass., start the American Revolution July 4, 1776: The Declaration of Independence is adopted in Philadelphia. Sept. 11, 1777: George Washington's Continental Army is defeated by the British at the...Tags: Defense, Armed Forces, American Revolutionary War
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Shelf Life
Forum Publishing GroupApparently, July is American Heritage Month. Our national impulse to leave no month unthemed persists. But I have to assume July is an easy month to theme considering the national holiday contained within it. So, Independence Day turns July into...Tags: Museum of Discovery and Science, Zora Neale Hurston, Consumer Electronics Industry, Clubs and Associations, Broward County
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A New Lineup For Emmys
Courant TV Critic"Mad Men" and "Pushing Daisies" were among the new names nominated for the 60th annual Emmy Awards Thursday, a roster that didn't include past winners "Grey's Anatomy" or "Desperate Housewives" in major categories. "Mad Men," the series about 1960s...Tags: Ted Danson, Abigail Adams, Literature, Natural Science, Celebrity Mothers
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States must assert rights
One of the unappreciated casualties of the War of 1861, erroneously called a Civil War, was its contribution to the erosion of constitutional guarantees of state sovereignty. It settled the issue of secession, making it possible for the federal government...Tags: Lower House, Wars and Interventions, Thomas Jefferson, Parliament, Constitutional Issues
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Standing strong for those long gone
Sun ReporterAlmost two centuries ago, Irish immigrants who fled the poverty of their native island for the promise of the New World would do almost anything to put food on the table, but thousands who turned up in Maryland got more than they bargained for. Recruited...Tags: House Building, Employees, Land Resources, Migration, National Government
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Letters to the editor
Thanks so much for the editorial on Sen. John McCain's indifference toward the Internet ("Net deficit," editorial, June 29). It's chilling to think we might have a president who lacks the capacity to perform vital Web-related duties such as chatting up...Tags: William Donald Schaefer, Ronald Reagan, Scarlett Johansson, Ralph Nader, Barack Obama
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