First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, President George Washington was second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life. Pious, just, humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform, dignified, and commanding; his example was edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example everlasting.

- Henry Lee III

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To the memory of the Man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

- Henry Lee III

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