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Quote from George Washington,


"To be prepared for war
is one of the most effectual means
of preserving peace."


By:

George Washington (more quotes by George Washington or books by/about George Washington)


(1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country'

Source:

(An obvious reference to a Latin phrase, "Si vis paceum, parabellum.")
First Annual Message To Congress, New York City, January 8. 1790.

Categories:

Defense, Peace, President, War

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