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    masterpieces of the United States of America stands as the George Washington Bridge (GWB) located above the Hudson River. The eastern side of the Bridge rests on the shores of Manhattan while the western end of the Bridge lies on the woody areas of the New Jersey Palisades. The construction of the Bridge was meant to give a connection to New York City and New Jersey and facilitate traveling over the vast expanse. The construction of the George Washington Bridge began in the October of 1927. It became operational

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    General George Washington had nearly 3 years of retirement by 1776 and expected he had been removed from the public for good. However‚ when news came about of a rebellion in Massachusetts‚ Washington became worried. Desperate for news on the event‚ he depended largely on information from old friends such as General Henry Knox and General Benjamin Lincoln. “But for God’s sake tell me what is the cause of all these commotions: do they proceed from licentiousness‚ British-influence disseminated by

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    George Washington Carver was an a agricultural chemist who played an important role in agricultural advancements in the U.S. He was the son of slaves‚ and was born around the year 1860‚ near Diamond Grove‚ Missouri. Carver was an outstanding student in high school‚ and later went on to Simpson College‚ in Iowa‚ in 1891. He graduated from the Iowa Agricultural College in 1894 with a B.S. degree‚ and taught agriculture and bacterial botany while working on his M.S. in agriculture‚ which he received

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    George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was born a slave in Diamond Grove‚ Missouri. As a small child Carver was rescued from a band of Confederate kidnappers. From early on Carver was determined to get himself an education. Carver began his schooling in Newton Country‚ and while attending school he also worked very hard as a farm hand. While working and studying Carver lived in a one-room schoolhouse‚ and as time went on he excelled as sought out for higher education. Because of

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    George Washington: The American Colonies have to wake up and realize that the only way to gain independence from the British rule‚ is to unite as one team. Sometimes we have to think out of the box and see that together we’re stronger. We won’t let Britain control us. Why don’t we speak out loud? Freedom of speech is very important to a person‚ because then your voice gets heard and you can make a change in society. I believe it is important to gain independence because mankind shall

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    beneficial to elect a delegate representative over a trustee. Along with being informed about the issues about the district in which they represent‚ a delegate representative will work to support the specific citizens in the district‚ where as a trustee representative may not. If a delegate is elected into office‚ citizens can be assured that their elected official will work to represent them and have their issues and concerns heard in the upper levels of government. Electing a delegate proves to make

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    and respect‚ refrain from insults and prying curiosity‚ offer hospitality equally and generously to our guests‚ wear clothing suited to the occasion‚ contribute to conversations without dominating them‚ offer a chair or a helping arm to those who need assistance‚ eat neatly and quietly‚ avoid disturbing others with loud music or unnecessary noise‚ follow the established rules of a legislature upon becoming a member‚ arrive promptly when expected‚ comfort

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    possible. In 1796‚ George Washington planned on leaving office. James Madison wrote Washington some notes for this type of address‚ but in 1792‚ when he originally thought he was going to leave the office. He did not leave office and set the notes aside. In 1796‚ Washington took out those notes and used them to make a address. Once Washington wrote this draft‚ he sent the draft to Alexander Hamilton‚ and they went back and forth revising the address. Then Alexander Hamilton got criticism from John Jay. In

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    In His Excellency George WashingtonJoseph J Ellis examines the life (most particularly that of the military and political accomplishments) and personal character of Commander in Chief and Founding Father George Washington. Ellis is a renowned historian focusing on the lives of the Founding Fathers and the early history of the United States of America. Ellis’ other works include biographies on other presidents of the time period (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) as well as other accounts of the

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    Weston Traub FSEM 103 Professor Hess 11/2/10 Researched Story Assignment War Hero or War Criminal? George Washington is often considered the “Father of our Country” to most historians and schoolteachers. However‚ there is one event in history that remains untaught in most public schools‚ in order to preserve his reputation‚ that can make even the most patriotic Americans see their first president in an entirely different light. How do you perceive this man‚ as an initiator of Independence

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