- Washington’s family motto was “Exitus acta probat” (the end justifies the means.
- Introduced the jackass to America.
- Provided in his will for the emancipation of his slaves upon the death of Martha, his wife. Washington was the only member of the Virginia dynasty to free all his slaves.
- Washington was one of the richest men in America. At his death his holdings were worth about half a million dollars and included: 33,000 acres of land in Virginia, , Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and the Northwest Territory; $25,000 worth of stocks; 640 sheep; 329 cows, 42 mules; and 20 workhorses.
There are many things in the country named after George Washington. Below is just a partial list of things I could find.
1 state
7 mountains
8 streams
9 colleges
10 lakes
33 counties
121 towns and villages
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