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Presidents at Age 50
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George Washington
The nation's first president turned 50 on Feb. 22, 1782. At that milestone age, he was still commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and working to quell unrest among soldiers who, after the defeat of the British were not getting paid due to a depleted treasury and were contemplating revolt.
