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Funeral and burial of George Washington at Mount Vernon

George Washington's funeral was held and he was interred at Mount Vernon on December 18, 1799, attended by family, local officials, and members of the public.

Funeral and burial of George Washington at Mount Vernon

The funeral publicly closed the life of the nation's first president, intensified national mourning, and shaped the political and cultural atmosphere during John Adams's presidency.

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