George Washington

In America, our country has had many Presidents, some good, some bad but out of the most well known one's, President Lincoln, Washington, and Jefferson, President George Wasington was overall the strongest President and nothing less than one of the greatest. Starting off, George Washington was the Commander in Chief of the American Army after serving honorably in the French and Indian war showing tremendous leadership skills and courage as well as bravery. When he became President a few…

If George Washington and Robert E. Lee were young men today, they would be Boy Scouts and enthusiastic supporters of Scouting, as I am. In fact, in his Sept. 1796 letter to Alexander Hamilton, George Washington himself promoted youth assemblies and behavior strikingly similar to Boy Scout camporees that would take place 125 years in the future: “…but that which would render it of the highest importance, in my opinion, is that at the juvenile period of life, when friendships are formed and…

In their website, the Washington State University quotes that “Business to organic agriculture. Communication to neuroscience. Courses taught by renowned professors. Learn why nearly a quarter-million students in the past 125 years have pursued future success by earning a WSU degree.” George Washington University, on the bother hand quotes that “In 1904, the Columbian University became the George Washington University. As an institution, we embraced symbols and imagery…

George Washington Domestic I gave george Washington an A because of how he handled the farewell address. When george Washington gave the farewell address he gave examples of what the future generations should not do. I feel that his address helped lay a set of guidelines for each and every president that came and comes after him to follow. Another reason I gave him an “A” is because when the farmers were rebelling about the whiskey tax George Washington personally put on his general uniform to…

I have always known that there is something about George Washington University that makes it stand above other institutions. After all, it is ranked among the top universities in the world for a reason. Since GW caught my attention, I decided to do some research about this captivating university. The more I learn about George Washington, the more fascinated I become with it. Of course, my main interest is the programs that the School of Business has to offer. I have diverse goals and ambitions;…

George Washington was elected the first President of the United States in 1787. Washington believed that the main goal of his presidency should be to establish precedents that could guide the fledgeling country to greatness. Throughout his term he sought to promote fairness and integrity. In matters of foreign affairs Washington supported polite relationships with other countries, but favored a neutral position in conflicts abroad. Washington nominated John Jay as the first chief justice of the…

of the United States, George Washington. Washington was claimed to have chopped down a cherry tree at a young age and then later used the tree to make himself a set of wooden teeth. As children, often this story was reiterated. Although this story would be compelling, it is, according to personal accounts of Washington himself and his dentists, false. George Washington’s personal journals and letters go on to prove, that what most of us learned as children, that Washington had wooden…

George Washington, a prime example of what one regards to be a great leader. Dependable, communicative, and charismatic are all words that surface when asked to describe George Washington. Being an introvert, if I had to be as communicative or charismatic as Mr. Washington, I would be terror-stricken, but that does not mean that I am not an awe-inspiring leader like him.Our first president may have been a heroic leader, however, there are many other remarkable leaders that do not fit within that…

George Washington was the General of the Continental Army and who was revered as winning the war for America’s independence. Washington bravely stood up to the challenge with his volunteer soldiers, that seemed almost impossible, defeating the most powerful military force in the world known as the British Empire. On Christmas Eve Washington and his rag tag troops crossed the Delaware River during a winter storm with wind chill temps down to zero degrees as they battled ice, rain, snow and fierce…

For my extra credit assignment, I decided to visit the George Washington Library Museum in College Station, Texas. This museum is one of the top attractions in the State of Texas because it creates both an educational and entertaining experience. My visit to the museum allowed me to gain lots of knowledge inside the life of our former president, George Bush, and his family. My visit to the museum allowed me to learn about a temporarily exhibit which was “Driven to Drive: Defining our…