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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], James Horace Lacy II Speech, WLU Coll. 0441, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. C. Morton Hanna. It previously belonged to her grandfather Rhodes Massie who taught at Washington College while Robert E. Lee was serving as president.

Scope and Contents

This speech was written and given by James Horace Lacy II during his time as a student at Washington College. He addresses George Washington's role as a leader of the country.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College Students
• Hanna, C. Morton
• Leadership
• Speeches, addresses, etc., American
• Washington College (Lexington, Va.)