Every post is honourable in which a man can serve his country. ✨ Georg…

George Washington
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Every post is honourable in which a man can serve his country. ✨ George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson, United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission (1944). The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799: prepared under the direction of the United States George Washington bicentennial commission and published by authority of Congress
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