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

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How did George Washington get along with Native Americans? #AskMountVernon
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What inspired George Washington to lead the United States?
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How did George and Martha Washington meet? #AskMountVernon
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Was George Washington bald? #AskMountVernon
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Did George and Martha Washington ever fight? #AskMountVernon
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Who carried George Washington's casket? Freemasons? #AskMountVernon
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How did George Washington Become a Great General? #AskMountVernon
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Did George Washington Ever Kill Someone?
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George Washington's relationship with the French Military
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The Leadership Style of George Washington
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How Old Was George Washington When He Died?
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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
George Washington
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How did George Washington get along with Native Americans? #AskMountVernon
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What inspired George Washington to lead the United States?
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2:03
How did George and Martha Washington meet? #AskMountVernon
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Was George Washington bald? #AskMountVernon
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2:16
Did George and Martha Washington ever fight? #AskMountVernon
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Who carried George Washington's casket? Freemasons? #AskMountVernon
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How did George Washington Become a Great General? #AskMountVernon
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What Was George Washington's Favorite Book?
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What Disease Did George Washington Die From?
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What Was George Washington's Favorite Plant?
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Did George Washington Go to School?
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What Was George Washington's Favorite Food?
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Did George Washington Have Kids?
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What is George Washington's Favorite Animal?
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What Did George Washington Eat?
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Did George Washington Ever Kill Someone?
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Did George Washington Have Any Brothers and Sisters?
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What Was George Washington's Favorite Color?
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George Washington's relationship with the French Military
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The Leadership Style of George Washington
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How Old Was George Washington When He Died?
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Why Didn't George Washington Become King of the USA?
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What Did Washington Think of King George III?
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