Records, 1931-1932.
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George Washington Bicentennial Commission (Wayne County, Ind.)
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The Wayne County George Washington Bicentennial Commission was established in the fall of 1931 to organize local celebrations in recognition of George Washington's 200th birthday. The first meeting was called by Mrs. W.W. Gaar, acting under appointment of Governor Harry Guyer Leslie, and was attended by two representatives of the state commission. The Wayne County Commission organized or was involved in a number of local activities to celebrate Washington's bicentennial. The last recorded meetin...
Washington, George, 1732-1799
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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...
