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George washington was quite a farmer. he was a farmer, civil engineer and gentleman. he made enough at civil engineering to indulge in both the other luxuries.
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Will Rogers
George washington was quite a farmer. he was a farmer, civil engineer and gentleman. he made enough at civil engineering to indulge in both the other luxuries.
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