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Who founded the Society of the Cincinnati?

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The organization, with a constitution drafted by Gen. Henry Knox , was founded for fraternal, patriotic, and allegedly nonpolitical purposes. George Washington was made president of the national society, and auxiliary state societies were organized.

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