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George Washington said...

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

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Warning against false patriotism.

09/18/1796

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George  Washington
deceased

usa, Virginia

312 Quotes

Born2/22/1732

Died12/14/1799 (aged 67)

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    4/30/1789 - 3/4/1797
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