George Washington
publication date: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 (part of Round XXVI)
category: 
Government
clue: He gave us a city, a state, a university, a bridge, a dollar, a quarter, and that big pointy monument in front of his old house.
explanation: First U.S. President Washington's legacy was honored by the city of Washington D.C. (among others), the state of Washington, George Washington University, and the George Washington Bridge. His face appeared on the U.S. dollar and quarter-dollar. He was also commemorated by the Washington Monument not far from the White House where all Presidents live. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Lori Lancaster, Aaron Fischer, Chris McKinnon, Michael Paul Cote, Jackie Mason, Wendy Hampson, Justin Hampson, Bob Miller, Jesse Vengrove, and Derrek White
player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Derrek White.
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