Washington the First of All Time in American History
A tribute to George Washington as the grandest figure in history, detailing his virtue courage and leadership. The piece praises his selflessness, discipline, and devotion to the nation, noting his fearlessness in war and restraint in power. It compares him to other heroes and ends with a reflection on his mother and legacy.
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Qaly Dekirmish
Mamnouth
Yorktown
Pawer
Pen
Lis Valet
Washington
Higa
Zimmerman
Diga
Potomac
Ben Franklin
Atmerica
Nathan Hale
George Ashington
Paul Gist
Fanself
Max- Heo
Rant
Sherman
Sheridan
Thomas
Cade
Union
Premtone Pinceton
Slonmouth
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Artemios
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Arnold
Trentan
Jane
Ile
Trenacherans Lee
Monmouth
Henry Ward Beecher
Knos
Delaware
America
Faunt
Goodby
George Washington
Washington's Early Seafaring Ambitions and Moral Precepts
A fragmentary account notes Washington at age 14 briefly pursuing a seafaring path possibly as a royal navy midshipman or a trader's captain before returning to study. It contrasts historian views on his youth while including a collection of moral maxims advising discretion, modesty, and keeping promises.
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Washington
Royal Navy
George
Engiol
The Green and Annette Lovers Contest Recalled
In a 1775 Virginia village a rich farmer sets a leap contest to win Annette for the bravest suitor. Harry Carroll leaps 21 1/2 feet, then a mysterious military stranger wins with 22 feet 1 inch. The stranger awards the prize to Harry, who marries Annette. Years later Colonel Carroll hosts General Washington, who recalls the young athlete.
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Virginia
Annette Wisk
Marcy
Jisien
Annette
Jevel
Ehood
Eadward Grayson
Dick Boulden
Preston
Harry
Charlie Simms
Cleve
Henry Carroll
Harry Carroll
Carroll
Charlie Simmis
Colonies
Tsadt
Aniette
Erin
Washington
Mrs. Carroll
George Washington
Washington Birthday Observance Remark Reflects on George Washington
A newspaper paragraph recalls that February 22 is observed as a holiday in honor of George Washington. It notes he is the only American with a public birthday kept nationally and claims he is the only historical figure with a birthday everywhere in the world, per Margaret Spencer.
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Washington
George Washington
Margaret Spencer
Ode to Anil wa and the memory of the brave
A commemorative verse honoring Anil wa and his fathers, recalling victories and sacrifices that secured freedom. The speaker praises the steadfast soul and invokes enduring fame, as English tribute echoes the noble memory across nations.
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Washington
Duvid Christie Murray
TOA TOG and 708 Texas St Col Louisiana Business Offered
Unsurpassed capabilities stated for any business in the line. Address listed as 708 Texas Street Col. Louisiana. No clear event or person names. fragmentary OCR text.
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Texas St
Col
Louisiana
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