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Did George Washington’s Doctors Kill Him?
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Did George Washington’s Doctors Kill Him?

If not, they certainly made him suffer

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Nov 08, 2021
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Washington on his deathbed (Wikimedia Commons)

In1799, George Washington was enjoying his retirement on his estate at Mt. Vernon, Virginia. He had been out of the presidency for two years, although he still technically held the title of Commanding General of the Army and Chancellor of the College of William and Mary. He was immensely popular and incredib…

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