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Suggested ReadingGeorge Washington Fast FactsWashington QuotesAdditional Resources Additional ResourcesQ. What was George Washington's attitude towards slavery?A. George Washington owned many slaves at Mount Vernon. However, by the end of his life, he had come to view the necessity of freeing his slaves. In fact, he freed all of them in his will. He even provided for pensions for some of his slaves. Suggested ReadingGeorge Washington Fast FactsWashington QuotesAdditional Resources Additional Resources |
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