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Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, the university is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
  • Former name: Eliot Seminary (1853–1854) · Washington Institute (1854–1856) · Washington University (1856–1976)
  • Motto: Per veritatem vis (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Strength through truth"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: February 22, 1853
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • Academic affiliations: AAU · COFHE · MISA · NAICU · ORAU · URA · Space-grant
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