Celebrating a Summer of George Washington

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THE "Father of Our Country" led us to victory in the American Revolution, chaired the Constitutional Convention, and served as the nation's first president. This summer, visitors can uncover a fresh perspective on George Washington through the National Constitution Center's feature exhibition, "Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon."

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"George Washington built this country and what we stand for ... and this summer, he'll remind us again of who we are as a people and a nation," says David Eisner, president and CEO.

The exhibition provides a behind-the-scenes look at the man who was "First in War, First in …