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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument preserves the heart of the Washingtons' lands in America. John Washington, the immigrant, arrived in Westmoreland County in 1657, and settled near Bridges Creek. Generations of Washingtons lived on these lands and established a legacy of public service, leadership, and love of the land. The rich legacy of the Washingtons would culminate with George Washington's achievements as the "Father of Our Country."
 
Cover of George Washington Birthplace by J. Paul Hudson

George Washington Birthplace by J. Paul Hudson, 1956.

 
Cover of 1941 park handbook
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument Handbook, 1941
 
Cover of Wakefield by Roy Edgar Appleman
Wakefield by Roy Edgar Appleman, 1940
 
 
 
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Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. helped draft the language that defines the NPS. Its mission: “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein…and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations”

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