1: That One Time When George Washington Sort of Triggered an International War
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The Importance of Lawrence's Death
In 1751, George Washington accompanies his father figure slash half-brother on a trip to Barbados. While there, he can track smallpox - which would be one of the greatest killers of the American Revolution. Lawrence will make it back to Mount Vernon, but the trip doesn't help. But don't be too sad for George. He may never become the future commander of the Continental Army and the President of the United States, if not for his passing.
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