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Washington legends and childhood recollections mix with history
A reflective piece recalls Mount Vernon childhood memories, including George Washington’s legendry tales, the Fairfax social circle, and the idea of war versus peace. It notes siblings, neighbors, and classroom impressions from grade school through early lessons about Washington and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washingtons
Sally Fairfax
Martha Washington
George
Martha
Lucian
Mildred
Margaret
Fairfaxes
Lady Fairfax
Baily
Adelia
Washingtons
Miss Margaret
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Potomac
Rappahanock
Fredericksburg
Virginia
Texas
Abraham Lincoln
Saint Valentine