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- George_Washington_and_slavery abstract "George Washington, the first President of the United States, was a slave owner for virtually all of his life. His will provided for freeing his slaves upon the death of his widow Martha Washington. In January 1801 Martha freed her husband's slaves, just over a year after his death. However, while she lived, Martha did not emancipate any of her own slaves and when she died, on May 22, 1802, at the age of 70, all of her human property went to her inheritors. At various times in his life, Washington privately expressed strong support for the gradual abolition of slavery.".
- Q5546058 abstract "George Washington, the first President of the United States, was a slave owner for virtually all of his life. His will provided for freeing his slaves upon the death of his widow Martha Washington. In January 1801 Martha freed her husband's slaves, just over a year after his death. However, while she lived, Martha did not emancipate any of her own slaves and when she died, on May 22, 1802, at the age of 70, all of her human property went to her inheritors. At various times in his life, Washington privately expressed strong support for the gradual abolition of slavery.".