TITLE

Database

PUB. DATE

February 1992

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;2/24/92, Vol. 112 Issue 7, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents statistical facts concerning former President George Washington to commemorate his 260th birthday this year. Other statistics include: Washington's annual pay in 1789; President's salary today; The number of US president's born as British subjects; The nation's most visited houses; Bills vetoed by President George Washington; More.

ACCESSION #

9202243310

 

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