George Washington

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** FILE ** George Washington coach Mike Lonergan (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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George Washington is one of several prominent figures in American history who were members of the Masonic fraternity. (Associated Press)

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George Washington

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Pieces of George Washington's original coffin will be on the block at an upcoming auction in Dallas. The items related to Washington feature objects that have been passed down through generations of his relatives.

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Mike Lonergan was introduced as George Washington's basketball coach after serving a six-year stint at Vermont. He also coached for a dozen seasons at Division III Catholic, winning 251 games and the 2001 national title. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Virginia pitcher Will Roberts throws in a college baseball game against George Washington on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in Charlottesville, Va, Roberts threw a perfect game. (AP Photo/The Daily Progress, Andrew Shurtleff)

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A tow truck operator attempts Thursday to free a car that had been stuck in the snow along the northbound George Washington Parkway in McLean, Va. More snow is predicted for Friday, though the National Weather Service said the Washington area should expect only about an inch. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington leads South Korean warships during joint military drills in the East Sea/Sea of Japan on Monday, July 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Lee Jung-joon)

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** FILE ** The aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrives in Busan, South Korea, in July 2010 to take part in four days of joint naval exercises with South Korea. (Navy Visual News Service via Associated Press)

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In a Wednesday, July 21, 2010, photo provided by the Navy Visual News Service, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea, to take part in four days of joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States that starts Sunday. (AP Photo/Navy Visual News Service, PO 3rd class Charles Oki)

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Profits from sales of an "extremely limited edition" George Washington rye whiskey will benefit Mount Vernon's education programs. Photo by Russ Flint/Special to The Washington Times

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United States' fans cheer holding pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln during the World Cup group C soccer match between Slovenia and the United States at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Re-enacter James Gibson (center, standing) waves to spectators on Christmas Day, 2005, as he portrays Gen. George Washington during the annual commemoration of the Christmas crossing of the Delaware River in 1776. Thomas Fischer, winner of a fundraiser auction, will be given period garb and will take a seat in the lead boat for the 2009 re-enactment.