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Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washington in congress declares him as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".

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Henry Lee III

American politician (1756–1818)

Henry Lee III was an early American Patriot and politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee's service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the…
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George Washington

Founding Father, U.S. president from 1789 to 1797

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as…
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December 26

Day of the year

December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; five days remain until the end of the year.
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