George Washington's Accomplishments

Born on February 22, 1732 by his father Augustine Washington and mother Mary Ball George, George Washington was the oldest of six children. Being the oldest of six children George obviously had a lot of responsibility. While nurturing his younger siblings he learned a tremendous amount of patience and `leadership. As he grew older his leadership advanced helping him all throughout his life. In the process he became a large contributor to the development of the United States of America. The first American President of the United States, commander of the continental Army, a Founding Father of the United States, and president of the constitutional convention. There wasn't anything George Washington couldn't do. His people skills, extraordinary …show more content…
He only sought what he believed was best for the country in a leading military and political role. When the American Revolution occurred, George Washington’s position as a military leader was recognized when he was named General of the Continental Army in June of 1775. In spite of having little to know experience when conducting a large group of people he managed to handle being in charge of a Continental Army further demonstrating his capabilities as a commander of the United States (The Revolutionary War). Following the end of his career Washington was restless and very ready to retire at the end of the war. However when asked to represent our country as the first President of the United States of America by a unanimous vote made by the Electoral College he strongly agreed and started his Presidential term on April 30, 1789. Other accomplishments that demonstrate Washington's administration is when during the Whiskey Rebellion when Washington personally led troops into the battlefield in order to prevent the rebellion to continue. (The Facts About Washington's Presidency). This is something that others wouldn't normally see a President do now. Nevertheless the actions made by Washington during the situation shaped and built the strength and authority of the new federal government and has since improved it into …show more content…
As the first President of the United States he only wanted to benefit the nation. Spreading his knowledge and what he believed was best for the country Washington even provided some type of assistance before he resigned on March 4, 1797 when he read his farewell address in 1796. In the farewell address Washington disclosed his disinterest in running for a third term while also discussing foreign affairs and the dangers of long term alliances between the United States and other foreign nations stating “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world” (Washington). His boldness as a commander of the American nation helped us bring our own states together as a unified country and his services to this country promoted our development on many occasions. Washington never let the power he acquired as President corrupt his honorable well being. (Badertscher,1) Through everything Washington managed to protect the people, democracy, and freedom of America while also giving us direction in how we can improve our