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Mount Vernon Saved By Ann Cunningham Leader
Ann Cunningham led the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to save Washington's home. She built a nationwide movement, endured illness, and persuaded Edward Everett to donate funds. Despite Washington's refusals, the group raised most of $200,000 by 1859, securing possession on February 22, 1860.
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Ann Pamela Cunningham
Mount Vernon
United States
Miss Cunningham
Washington
South Carolina
Potomac River
John Augustine Washington
George Washington
Virginia
Ain Cunningham
Comenta
America
Mount ‘Vernon
Philadelphia
Ladies’ ’ Association
Hei Bauer
Edward
Ann Cunningham
Mount Vernon House
Mr. Washington
Isles of
Havana
Sandwich Islands
Association