You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: U.S. PRESIDENTS 
Clue: On August 4, 1753 Lodge No. 4 in Fredericksburg, Virginia initiated him into the Masons

Answer: george washington


Question: Category: FOLLOW THE LEADER 
Clue: Following the lead of Germany, this man declared war on Britain & France in June 1940

Answer: mussolini


Question: Category: STATE MOTTOES 
Clue: "The Star of the North" is not Alaska's motto but the motto of this northernmost of the lower 48 states

Answer:
minnesota