Which U.S. President left shares in the Potomac Company to help endow the university?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Answer
George Washington, the first U.S. President, left shares in the Potomac Company in his will to help endow the university. However, due to the company's financial difficulties, funds were raised independently by Baptist ministers.
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