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August 4

1753

George Washington holds a compass and a square and says, 'Now the world will be mine!'
August 4 1753: In Fredericksburg, Virginia, George Washington is raised to the rank of Master Mason in the fraternity of Freemasons.

1824

Abbey wields a sword at a pile of books labeled 'Regulations,' 'Policies,' and 'Legalese,' while shouting, 'Have at you!'
August 4 1824: The Battle of Kos is fought between Greek and Turkish forces.