George Washington (1732-1799), first president of the United States, supreme commander of Continental forces in American Revolution, "father of his country" and preeminent Freemason, was born 279 years ago. He was initiated in 1752 at the Fredericksburg, Virginia Lodge, served 28 months as the Charter Master of Alexandria Lodge 20, laid the cornerstone of the US Capitol building and was acclaimed as, "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
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