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George Washington (February 22, 1732 ¿ December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States, as well as the nation's first president (1789¿1797). He led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775¿1783). Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. His birthplace is Westmoreland County, Virginia. Facts: Married to Martha Custis Washington, earned the rank of general...
George Washington (February 22, 1732 ¿ December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States, as well as the nation's first president (1789¿1797). He led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775¿1783). Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. His birthplace is Westmoreland County, Virginia. Facts: Married to Martha Custis Washington, earned the rank of general in the Continental Army, buried at Mount Vernon.
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For better or worse, George W. Bush helped change history
By Greg Madonna Recent polls show that George Bush has the lowest approval ratings of any president in history. With numbers that low, I believe it is time to say something that is becoming increasingly obvious to me, but is going unsaid. George Bush...Tags: Constitutional Issues, National Government, Country Music, Government, Diplomacy
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On the fast track to a 'crisis'?
Sun ReporterThe breakdown of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby has reignited the debate over whether breeders are sacrificing durability for speed. Young horses breaking down on the track has become all too common. Eight Belles is the fourth high-profile...Tags: Photography, Animals, Farms, Equestrian, Injuries
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Why are several Eustis businesses saying they are from Mount Dora instead?
Sentinel Staff WriterMercedes or Toyota. Heineken or Budweiser. Filet mignon or pot roast. Target or Wal-Mart. Certain names have more cachet than others. But Mount Dora or Eustis? Some Eustis merchants along a stretch of U.S. Highway 441, the dividing line between the...Tags: Festive Event, Folk Music, Theater, Mail Order Industry, Road Transportation
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Horse racing on the fast track to a 'crisis'?
Sun reporterThe breakdown of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby has reignited the debate over whether breeders are sacrificing durability for speed. Young horses breaking down on the track has become all too common. Eight Belles is the fourth high-profile...Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Animals, Injuries, Equestrian, Churchill Downs
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Bush wants court out of subpoena fight
Associated Press WriterIf there's one thing Congress and the Bush administration can agree on, it's that they've got a fight of historic proportions on their hands. The House Judiciary Committee is demanding documents and testimony from President Bush's closest advisers...Tags: History, Upper House, National Government, Court Administration, Government
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Long Island seniors' college signings
A look at where Long Island high school seniors will be headed next fall. This list is made of student-athletes who have signed national letters of intent and verbal commitments that are made official once the student signs a letter of intent.
To submit...Tags: Basketball, Company Information, Christianity, Imperial and Royal Matters, Religious Leaders
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School news
Achievements Members of the Queens Lake Middle School band recently in the District VIII Solo and Ensemble Festival. The following students were recognized at the festival. Excellent rating: Jordan Robinson, Owen Robinson, Matthew Robertson and Scott...Tags: Elementary Schools, High Schools, Festive Event, Schools, History
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Community events
Classes Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive (within Mariners' Museum Park). Details: 596-8175 or www.pfac-va.org Studio Art Classes, workshops Oriental Landscape Painting. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, May 11, 18. During this workshop students...Tags: High Schools, Tornadoes, Dance, Bodies of Water, Rivers
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Clubs/meetings American Legion Gloucester Post 75. 6139 George Washington Memorial Highway, White Marsh. Information: David Wilkinson, 693-7594 or Thomas Swankler, 693-3802. Community Breakfast. 9 a.m.-noon May 11. Treat that special mom to breakfast,...Tags: Animals, Beach Vacations, Marine Science, Eating Disorders, Wetlands
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