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They loved, trusted and well-nigh worshiped Washington living, and they have honored and reverenced him with an unchanging fidelity since his death, nearly a century ago.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Lodge notes the enduring love and reverence the people have for Washington long after his death.
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