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George Washington finally receives a presidential library

While the first president of the United States had no formal education, George Washington read voraciously and foresaw the need for a library for his papers and books. The library will finally open this fall at Mount Vernon, his home on the Potomac River. Chip Reid shares a preview of the new landmark.
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