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    best interest of America. From 1791 to 1813‚ American presidents put forth their best effort running the country to its greatest potential. Two president that clearly did this and acted in the interests of America were George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. George Washington acted in the best interests of America. He was revolutionary war hero who was elected unanimously for president (O.K.). As the president he needed to set precedents that first made the office respected. He took others’ advice

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    George Washington I. Background- Birth-February 22‚ 1723 Death- December 14‚ 1799 II. Quote- "The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves. . . . The fate of unborn millions will now depend‚ under God‚ on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us no choice but a brave resistance or the most abject submission. We have therefore to resolve to conquer

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    Willy Loman Dishonest

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    and the series of dishonest statements over many years eventually lead to his demise and detriment of his family. When his boys were young‚ Willy makes many promises of great riches and achievements for them‚ something he lives for‚ but never really has. While Willy continually puts Biff on a pedestal‚ setting him up for failure‚ he barely pays attention to his younger son‚ Happy‚ who simply desires respect and affirmation from his father. Further‚ Willy is frequently dishonest‚ in particular to

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    George Washington Carver eulogy Today we honor a man known for his nutty pursuit for his passion for plants and changed the agricultural world. George Washington Carver was born a slave. He was abducted as an infant along with his mother and father then left for dead for his small and weak frame. His was blessed with more compassionate slave owners who sought the stolen family out only to find baby Carver all by his lonesome. Moses and Susan were the names of his new family who he would call “aunt

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    FRQ: Contributions to a Stable Government (George Washington and Thomas Jefferson) George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were two important men who greatly affected our nation’s independence and the beginning years of our country. Each made their individual and unique contributions to an unwavering government following the adoption of the Constitution. After the war‚ the Articles of Confederation had begun to fail. The federal government couldn’t collect taxes to pay for the colossal debt that

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    led‚ like sheep to the slaughter”. George Washington served most of his life in the Military and lead the Continental Army to multiple victories which had an enormous significance in getting France involved in the war for their independence. However‚ Washington wrote his “Farewell Address” at the end of second term of his presidency stating that he will no longer serve as the president of the United States America. But why? Was it due to the fact that Washington just didn’t have the time he used to

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    George Washington was a great person. He was the only person who could have held the army together and keep them from quitting. George Washington kept his military from quitting and he led the country to victory in the Revolutionary War. He was appointed the first president of the United States of America. His generals originally wanted to call him king but he refused because he thought that if he was named king then they would have accomplished nothing so he made them call him President. George

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    George Washington Bush Washington was a state of many white settlers and Indians. But George was one of the first black American settlers in what is now called Washington State. Life back then was tough‚ especially for a black man. Many laws would make him move or give up land. Today I am going to tell you all about George Washington Bush. About his background‚ adult life‚ and why he is important to Washington State. George Washington Bush was born in Pennsylvania around 1778.

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    Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

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    day would end in humiliation a years end. You might ask what caused this major shift in my universe. I failed both semesters of Spanish II and had to retake the entire year during summer school at St. Robert Williams in Euclid‚ OH. I will be honest and admit that prior to formulating thoughts to jot down in preparation of writing this personal essay; I thought the most devastating result of having to attend summer school was that I was automatically ineligible to participate in football. I was

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    Comparison of the Leadership Traits of George Washington and George Mason Gabriel Eberhardt & Sasha Loftin MET AD 715 Boston University Great leaders throughout history are generally known for their greatness in a particular area. One might say they are the leaders within that field or discipline. George Patton was a great military leader. Steve Jobs was a great business leader‚ and Abraham Lincoln was a great political leader. George Washington was one of the few individuals in the

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