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Was George Washington the source of this quote equating government gun control with evil intentions?
The latest gun advocacy rhetoric I've seen includes this quote, attributed to George Washington:
When any nation mistrusts its citizens with guns it is sending a clear message. It no longer trusts ...
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Did George Washington say no political parties?
I hear often that George Washington said he did not want political parties after he left. I've had trouble finding a source for this. Also, since democracy was so young, wouldn't the idea of political ...
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Did George Washington support the sowing of Hemp?
Wikiquote and many other sites list this quote:
Make the most of the Indian hemp seed, and sow it everywhere!
George Washington in a note to his gardener at Mount Vernon (1794), The Writings of ...
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