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The Character of George Washington Richard Brookhiser
Category: Profiles in History Published: July 2007
"Washington made a bet with his life that the American people could bear the burden and responsibility of living in freedom. That bet is on the table for every generation. The completion of Washington's character, then, always rests with us."