George Washington's views on race and slavery evolved over his lifetime. While he owned enslaved people and benefited from the institution of slavery, he also expressed discomfort with it, particularly in his later years. In his will, he made provisions for the emancipation of his enslaved workers upon his wife’s death, reflecting a complex relationship with the issue of racism. However, he did not actively protest against systemic racism during his lifetime.
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