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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.

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George Washington

George Washington, born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, was a Founding Father and the first President of the United States. As a key military leader during the American Revolution, Washington played a pivotal role in securing independence for the thirteen colonies. His leadership qualities were instrumental in the success of the Continental Army.

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    Die Förderung von Literatur und Kunst ist eine Pflicht, die jeder gute Bürger seinem Land schuldet.

    לעודד ספרות ואמנות היא חובה שכל אזרח טוב חייב לארצו.

    문학을 장려하고 예술은 모든 선량한 시민이 자신의 나라에 빚진 의무입니다.

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