"David Muraca, director of archaeology for the George Washington Foundation, said the size, characteristics and location of the structure, as well as many artifacts from the time of Washington’s youth, had led experts to conclude that this was indeed the house they were looking for. 'This is it,' Mr. Muraca said firmly."
John Noble Wilford in The New York Times reports that archaeologists have found the remnants of George Washington's childhood home near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
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