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| − | '''George Washington''' is tenuously affiliated with Columbia. His stepson, [[John Parke Custis]], attended [[King's College]], to which he brought his own slave. After less than a semester, Custis was forced to withdraw, having spent his entire year's allowance. | + | '''George Washington''' is tenuously affiliated with Columbia. His stepson, [[John Parke Custis]], attended [[King's College]] in 1774, to which he brought his own slave. After less than a semester, Custis was forced to withdraw, having spent his entire year's allowance. |
| − | Washington also attended [[Commencement]] | + | Washington also attended [[Commencement]] on May 16, [[1789]], having just been sworn in as President a week earlier. |
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Revision as of 21:37, 8 April 2007
George Washington is tenuously affiliated with Columbia. His stepson, John Parke Custis, attended King's College in 1774, to which he brought his own slave. After less than a semester, Custis was forced to withdraw, having spent his entire year's allowance.
Washington also attended Commencement on May 16, 1789, having just been sworn in as President a week earlier.