A couple holding hands walks toward the estate of President George Washington at Mount Vernon in Virginia February 16, 2009. The home of America's first president was open free of charge to visitors today in honor of Presidents Day, the federal holiday marking Washington's birthday. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

A couple holding hands walks toward the estate of President George Washington at Mount Vernon in Virginia February 16, 2009. The home of America's first president was open free of charge to visitors today in honor of Presidents Day, the federal holiday marking Washington's birthday.

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