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George Washington freed his enslaved people in his will.

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Is it true that George Washington freed his enslaved people in his will?

Yes. One education unit states that Washington freed his slaves upon his death, and a History.com article notes he directed that William Lee be freed immediately, though it emphasizes the complications and delays for the rest.

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Did George Washington Really Free Mount Vernon’s Enslaved Workers? | HISTORY
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Did George Washington Really Free Mount Vernon’s Enslaved Workers? | HISTORY. (n.d.). history.com. https://www.history.com/articles/did-george-washington-really-free-mount-vernons-slaves

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The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic. A Unit of Study for Grades 8-12.
1999
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S., A. K., Winslow, M. M., Linda, S., & David, V. (1999). The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic. A Unit of Study for Grades 8-12.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED438211

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