George Washington

George Washington George Washington was a very smart and brave guy, he gone through a lot through his life ever since he was little till he grew up. But it all paid off in the end it made life better for people and also him too. But he saw how bad life was for the people so he helped the people out by fighting for their freedom right after George fought for the British. So keep on reading and find out how he once fought for the British and then fought in battle against them. George Washington…

George Washington was known for being the first, richest and most popular president of the United States, to people he was a very essential man and also one of the most remarkable leaders called the Father of the County. He was one of the greatest forefathers, he did not only served as president, but also as one of the greatest generals in the history of America. His main goal was to protect the country and to expand it. George liked to live his life very occupied and busy, he was truly proud to…

Washington (1732-1799) was commander-in-chief of the Continental forces during the American Revolution (1775-1783). He also served as the first President of the United States and was responsible for building much of the country's political and economic structure. Washington served two terms as president before retiring to his estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia. George Washington was born at Bridges Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. He was the first child of Augustine…

George Washington grew up in Colonial Virginia. His father, who was a landowner and planter, passed away when George was only eleven years old. Fortunately, George had an older brother named Lawrence who took right care of him. Lawrence taught him the generally male topics and taught him the way to be a gentleman. Washington additionally obtained schooling from him. At age 16, George have become a surveyor, mapping out the newly located lands in detail. A couple years later he had become a…

George Washington was born February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland Virginia. Washington was the first to become president of the United States of America from (1789-1797) he was the leader, general and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolution he was what was called the gorilla leader . Washington came from a wealth family in North America where his father Augustine Washington was a determined man who Grew tobacco, built mills, had land and slaves. When George Washington…

Congress Drafts George Washington The Second Continental Congress designated George Washington the leader of the army that was to besiege Boston (AP 132) “[Washington], as an aristocrat, he could be counted on by his peers to check “the excesses of the masses.” (AP 132) Bunker Hill and Hessian Hirelings From April 1775 to July 1776, the colonists were demonstrating their loyalty to the king by voicing their desire to fix all the problems, while concurrently raising armies and massacring redcoats…

"I walk on untrodden ground," is a phrase George Washington was known to say before he was inaugurated into the office in 1789. Being the first president, Washington had to find an efficient way to run the United States. Washington had to balance power, but not have anarchy or become a dictator. (Hughes) Washington realized that everything he would do in office would be criticized, and the good things that he would do would go on to be a guide to every other president. Setting these precedences…

Therefore, it was the first priority to gain people’s trust and created a stable government. George Washington, gained huge good reputation throughout the Americans by leading them won the war. He was hailed as the hero of the revolution. Washington was elected to be the America president by unanimous vote in 1789. Although all the people respected him as a hero, he still remained humble. The president Washington created an image, which symbolized a man who served the country with heart and…

I was with General George Washington in May, 1871.He had just receieved the news that the French Admiral de Grasse would be bringing the long-awaited French fleet later in the year. General Washington had made plans to meet with French Lt. General Rochambeau to plan operations up to and after Admiral de Grasse arrived. The generals announced that we would be staying New York City where Lt. General Henry Clinton was. A little after he told me that he was a little worried about staying around…

Most of the country was stunned when in September of 1796, George Washington, who was “the Father of the Country” before there was even a country, the Washington whose coat and pants were pierced by bullets while he was unharmed, the man whose face adorned their silverware, plates, and coins, submitted his imminent retirement in a Philadelphia newspaper. While the people of the Union were shocked, the government had suspected Washington’s departure for several months. However, the President had…