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GEORGE WASHINGTON, by                    
First Line: In seventeen hundred thirty-two
Last Line: And earthly life shall end
Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799);


(A recitation for five small boys. Let each boy hold in his right hand a card
with date, lifting it high during his recitation.)

1732 In Seventeen Hundred Thirty-Two
George Washington was born;
Truth, goodness, skill, and glory high,
His whole life did adorn.

1775 In Seventeen Hundred Seventy-Five,
The chief command he took
Of all the army in the State
And ne'er his flag forsook.

1783 In Seventeen Hundred Eighty-Three
Retired to private life
He saw his much-loved country free
From battle and from strife.

1789 In Seventeen Hundred Eighty-Nine
The country with one voice,
Proclaimed him President to shine,
Blessed by the people's choice.

1799 In Seventeen Hundred Ninety-Nine
The nation's tears were shed,
To see the Patriot life resign,
And sleep among the dead.

All As "first in war, and first in peace,"
As patriot, father, friend,
He will be blessed till time shall cease,
And earthly life shall end.





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