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George Washington: “I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.”

On the recordJuly 12, 1799
I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on the significance of marriage.

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