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Washington After Presidency Enjoyed Mount Vernon Life
George Washington left office in 1797 and settled at Mount Vernon with Martha. He resumed farming, hosted visitors, and kept up civic duties including local elections. In 1798 99 the era stayed bright until a sleet storm and quinsy ended his life on December 4 1799 at Mount Vernon.
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