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Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?

  1. A Abraham Lincoln
  2. B George Washington
  3. C Thomas Jefferson
  4. D Benjamin Franklin

Why this is the answer

GEORGE WASHINGTON is called the 'Father of Our Country.' USCIS 65/20 Civics Question: 'Who is the Father of Our Country?' — Answer: (George) Washington. He led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and served as the first President of the United States (1789-1797). His leadership in founding the nation earned him this title.
Source: USCIS Civics 65/20 — Father of Our Country

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