George Washington lived from 1732 -1791, he was commander in chief and national hero during the Revolutionary War. He stood 6’2” with broad shoulders, a calm, dignified, expression. He was an expert horseman, and his strategies on the battlefield saved his frail troops to survive another day. Washington’s experience in battle, his ability to be persuasive, and his role model all contributed to why he was such a strong leader. George Washington’s experience in battle led him to make the mistakes that he would learn from that would ultimately lead him to success. In the beginning of his career when he was an impressionable 22 year old colonel he created the outpost Fort Necessity that was 60 miles from Fort Duquesne. He had a frail militia
